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Zucchini, jicama and apple salad

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Ingredients

For the salad:
  • 1/2 cup mango-aji amarillo puree (see recipe below)
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 4 tablespoon tender young zucchini, about 11/2 pounds
  • 1 tablespoon medium jicama
  • 2 tablespoon granny smith apples
For the mango-aji amarillo puree:
  • 1/2 cup mango-aji amarillo puree (see recipe below)
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 4 tablespoon tender young zucchini, about 11/2 pounds
  • 1 tablespoon medium jicama
  • 2 tablespoon granny smith apples
  • 1 cup mango puree
  • 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon aji amarillo paste (preferably the doña isabel brand)
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

Preparation

Baking Directions:

To prepare the salad:1. In a large bowl, whisk the mango-aji amarillo puree with the lime juice, olive oil and cilantro.

2.

Cut the ends off the zucchini and slice them, skin on, into 2-inch-long matchsticks.

Add them to the dressing.

3.

Peel the jicama.

Slice it and cut into 2-inch-long matchstick and add them to the zucchini.

4.

Scrub and quarter the apples, discarding the seeds and tough cores, and slice the apple into 2-inch-long matchsticks.

Add them to the salad and toss gently.

Taste and season with salt, if necessary.

Divide among plate or bowls and serve.

To make the mango-aji amarillo puree:Put all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, and whisk well until the mixture is smooth.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Makes 1 1/4 cups.