Cucumber and Jicama Slaw 

 

A chili-spiced slaw of julienned cucumber and jicama pairs well with pork tacos, fajitas, or grilled shrimp.

Everyday Food, July/August 2010

• Yield Serves 4

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Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber
• 1 small jicama
• 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, such as ancho or chipotle

Directions

1. Cut English cucumber into 3-inch lengths, then thinly slice lengthwise, avoiding center. Cut slices into matchsticks. Peel jicama and thinly slice. Working with several slices at a time, stack and cut lengthwise into matchsticks. In a bowl, toss jicama, cucumber, honey, and fresh lime juice until combined. Season with coarse salt and chili powder.