Jícama Slaw Recipe
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 pound jicama, peeled and cut into julienne strips (9 to 10 cups)
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Soak onion in 1 cup cold water with 1/2 teaspoon salt 15 minutes (to make onion flavor milder). Drain in a sieve, then rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- Whisk together lime juice, oil, sugar, pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until combined well. Add onion, jicama, cilantro, and salt to taste and toss well.
