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Orange, Jícama, and Watercress Salad

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Orange, Jícama, and Watercress Salad

Orange, Jícama, and Watercress Salad

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Equipment

  • - Salad Spinner: Essential tool for cleaning and drying leafy greens like watercress efficiently.

  • - Mandoline Slicer: Allows precise slicing of jicama into thin strips suitable for garnish or salad inclusion.

  • - Cutting Board: Necessary for preparing ingredients safely and without damage to countertops.

  • - Mixing Bowls: Various sizes available for combining dressings, mixing vegetables, or holding components before assembly.

  • - Colander: Useful for rinsing watercress and jicama thoroughly during prep.

  • - Vegetable Peeler: Can be used to remove tough outer layers of additional vegetables in variations of the salad.

  • - Salad Bowl: Large bowl serves as the primary vessel for tossing and combining all salad ingredients.

  • - Serving Platter: For presenting the final salad, accommodating guests or family gatherings.

  • - Salad Spinner Pro Series: Offers features for better drying and washing of leafy greens like watercress compared to a basic model.

  • - Mandolin Slicer Elite XL-1500X - 3 Pack: Adjustable settings provide thinner slices tailored to salad texture requirements, including jicama strips.

  • - Professional Cutting Board Set: A set of cutting boards in various sizes for organized workspace and efficient ingredient preparation.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from approximately 2 limes)

  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 small jícama, peeled and cut into 1/4- by 1-inch matchsticks (approximately 5 ounces)

  • 3 large oranges

  • 3 bunches watercress, thick stems removed (about 8 cups, packed)

  • 3/4 cup raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted (optional)

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

In small bowl, whisk together lime juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil, whisking until mixture emulsifies.
2

Instruction 2

In medium bowl, toss together jícama and 1/4 cup vinaigrette, reserving remaining vinaigrette. Let marinate while preparing rest of ingredients.
3

Instruction 3

Using paring knife and working over large bowl to catch juice, remove peel and white pith from oranges, then cut between membranes to remove segments (discard membranes).
4

Instruction 4

To bowl with orange juice, add orange segments, jícama (including vinaigrette), and watercress. Toss well to combine. If desired, add additional vinaigrette, or reserve remainder for another use. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds if using. Serve immediately.
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