Introduction
Discover the refreshing delight of our Parsley, Celery Leaf, and Jicama Salad. This vibrant blend promises a crisp texture with an explosion of flavors that perfectly complements any meal.
Tips for this recipe
For the best results, ensure your vegetables are cut uniformly to maintain consistency in the salad’s texture. Also, using a fine mesh strainer can help achieve the ideal parsley texture without excess water or pulp.
Why you will love this recipe
This unique combination of jicama and celery leaves offers an unusual twist on traditional salads. Its lightness is a welcome change, especially during summer months when lighter fare becomes irresistible.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 pound jicama, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
- 3 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves (from 2 bunches)
- 2 cups celery leaves (from about 2 bunches)
- 6 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups radish sprouts (from a 3-ounces package)
Adviced equipments
To assemble this delightful salad, you’ll need:
– Mandoline Slicer: Efficiently slices vegetables like jicama and celery, ensuring consistent thickness for even texture in the salad.
– Fine Mesh Strainer: Useful for straining parsley to remove any excess water or pulp when preparing it into smaller pieces suitable for a salad.
– Salad Spinner: Great for washing and drying vegetables like celery, jicama, and parsley quickly and effectively.
– Bowl Set with Silicone Lids: Ideal for mixing the ingredients of the salad without staining or contaminating them with utensils.
– Cutting Board: Essential for preparing vegetables like jicama, celery, and parsley safely and cleanly on a separate surface from countertops.
– Paring Knife: Useful for peeling and finely chopping smaller amounts of ingredients or making decorative garnishes if needed.
– Mixing Bowls: Multiple sizes can be useful for preparation stages, especially when combining dressings with the salad components separately before mixing them together.
– Measuring Cups and Spoons Set: For accurately measuring ingredients, even though this recipe doesn’t require precise measurements, it’s always good to have these on hand for any adjustments or variations in future preparations.
– Glass Salad Dressing Bottles: Perfect for storing homemade salad dressings that might complement your parsley, celery, and jicama salad, adding a personal touch and convenience to serving.
– Soup Spoon or Fork Set: While not directly used in the preparation of this recipe, having an appropriate utensil set for consumption is always helpful when enjoying fresh vegetable-based meals like salads.
– Salad Bowl Plates: Ideal for serving and displaying your beautifully prepared parsley, celery, and jicama salad. The design can help hold the ingredients in place while making it easy to eat.
History of the recipe
The inclusion of jicama in salads is a nod to its origins as a root vegetable prized for its crunch and subtle sweetness. Its pairing with parsley and celery leaves reflects culinary practices that value natural, unprocessed ingredients.
fun facts about this recipe
Jicama is not only delicious but also rich in fiber and low-calorie content. Its crunchiness adds a unique texture to salads that can help prevent overeating by providing a satisfying mouthfeel without excessive calories.