Cooks' note:
· Jicama can be cut into julienne strips 6 hours ahead and chilled, covered.
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
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.
