Shrimp, Jicama and Chile Vinegar Salad

Shrimp, Jicama and Chile Vinegar Salad
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    12

A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring the crisp sweetness of jicama, succulent shrimp, and a tangy chile vinegar dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a warm-weather appetizer.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    36 g
  • Cholesterol
    221 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    25 g
  • Saturated Fat
    0 g
  • Sodium
    1104 mg
  • Sugar
    30 g
  • Fat
    2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

In a medium bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. (5 minutes)

02

Step
1 hrs

Place the shredded jicama in a resealable plastic bag and pour in 1/3 of the vinegar dressing. Seal the bag, gently toss to coat, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours. (1 hour)

03

Step
1 hrs

In a separate resealable plastic bag, combine the cooked shrimp with another 1/3 of the vinegar dressing. Seal the bag, toss gently, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours. Reserve the remaining vinegar dressing in the refrigerator. (1 hour)

04

Step
10 mins

Around the edge of a salad plate, arrange alternating slices of tomatillo and tomato, creating a colorful border. (10 minutes)

05

Step
5 mins

Mound the marinated jicama in the center of the plate. Top the jicama with the marinated shrimp, arranging them attractively. (5 minutes)

06

Step
2 mins

Drizzle the remaining 1/3 of the vinegar dressing evenly over the salad. Serve immediately. (2 minutes)

For a milder flavor, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeno pepper before mincing.
If you don't have rice vinegar, you can substitute white wine vinegar, but you may need to adjust the sugar to balance the acidity.
For a more intense cilantro flavor, add some freshly chopped cilantro just before serving.
Jicama can be a bit bland, so be sure to marinate it for the full hour to allow it to absorb the flavors of the dressing.

Gabriella Purdy

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 4 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Taryn Swaniawski

    Easy to prepare, and it looks beautiful on the plate. I'll definitely be making this again!

  • Karl Runolfsson

    I added a little bit of lime juice to the dressing, and it really brightened up the flavors. I also used a red onion, finely diced, to add a bit more punch.

  • Roslyn Marvin

    This salad was a hit at my summer barbecue! Everyone loved the combination of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors.

  • Alayna Bergnaum

    I made this salad for a light lunch, and it was perfect. The jicama adds a great crunch, and the dressing is so refreshing.

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