Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.33 cup

vegetable oil

3 tbsp

white wine vinegar

1 tbsp

shallot

minced

0.25 cup

fresh cilantro

chopped

0.25 tsp

ground cumin

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

fresh ground pepper

6 unit

baby spinach

1 unit

jicama

small

1 cup

fresh pineapple

cubed

0.5 cup

cilantro leaf

Step 1
~2 min

Peel the jicama.

Step 2
~2 min

Cut the jicama into 3-inch-long matchstick-size strips.

Step 3
~2 min

Trim the stems of the spinach.

Step 4
~2 min

Whisk together vegetable oil, white wine vinegar, minced shallot, chopped fresh cilantro, and ground cumin in a small bowl.

Step 5
~2 min

Season the dressing with salt and fresh ground pepper.

Step 6
~2 min

Combine spinach, jicama, and cubed fresh pineapple in a serving bowl.

Step 7
~2 min

Add cilantro leaves to the salad.

Step 8
~2 min

Toss the salad with enough dressing to coat.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.

Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a few hours in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Fish tacos

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Jicama is a popular ingredient in Mexican cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Potluck
BBQ

Popularity Score

75/100

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