Sweet, Savory, and Smoky Jicama Slaw

Submitted by Melanie B.

"I have made this side dish a few times with different combinations of ingredients. The last one turned out the best. There are many other recipe variations out there like this, but I prefer mine to the rest."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 medium jicama, peeled and julienned
• 1⁄2 medium napa cabbage, shredded finely
• 2 large carrots, shredded finely
• 1 large red bell pepper, julienned
• 1⁄2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 English cucumber, julienned
• 2 oranges, cut into small wedges
• 2⁄3 cup canola oil
• 2 tablespoons adobo sauce, from a can of Chipotle Peppers
• 2⁄3 cup lime juice, fresh squeezed
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup orange juice
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. Mix together all of the vegetables and orange wedges in a large glass or plastic bowl. Add some Salt and Pepper to season.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, vinegar, orange juice, and a little salt and pepper to season.
3. Mix the dressing with the slaw to incorporate. Add chopped cilantro and toss.
4. I like to serve this with some bits of crunch tortilla chip strips sprinkled on top as a garnish.