1
cup
jicama -- cut in 2-inch strips
2
cups
bean sprouts -- cooked
1/4
cup
cider vinegar
1
teaspoon
sugar
1/4
tablespoon
salt
1/2
cup
cucumber -- diced
1
red pepper
1
avocado -- cubed
1
hard-boiled egg
1
teaspoon
sesame oil -- optional
Prepare the red pepper by washing, cut in half and remove seeds and membranes, cut into small strips.
Wash lettuce, spin or blot dry and place in plastic bag with a paper towel; seal bag and refrigerate.
Cut peeled jicama into strips such as French fry-size and refrigerate until serving time.
In saucepan, bring 1 quart water to a boil. Add the bean sprouts and blanch for two minutes. Remove and run under cold water briefly. Immerse in a bowl of ice water for one minute, drain well. Mash boiled egg or put through a sieve. Refrigerate.
In a small bowl, blend vinegar, sugar and salt. In a large bowl,
combine bean sprouts, diced cucumbers, strips of red pepper and avocado
cubes. Add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil if desired and blend this mixture
well.
Add the vinegar mixture to the bean sprout mixture and toss to
combine. Cover bowl tightly and refrigerate 1 hour.
To serve, tear lettuce into bite sized pieces and divide equally
among 4-6 salad plates. Top with the sprout mixture, sprinkle with the
chopped egg, and arrange the jicama strips on one side of salad. Needs no further dressing to be a delicious and healthy dish.
California
Chicken Salad
2
cups
cooked chicken -- chopped
1/2
cup
Monterey
jack cheese -- shredded
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