Recipe information
Yield
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
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
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Preparation
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.