- 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 8 clementines (1 3/4 pounds), peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 pound jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks (3 cups)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup packed cilantro sprigs
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or mild feta
- 1/3 cup raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted
- Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then whisk together with lime juice, oil, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
- Just before serving, add clementines, jicama, onion, and cilantro and gently toss. Season with salt. Sprinkle with cheese and pumpkin seeds.