Jicama Fun Facts

A few more reasons to start exploring the most exciting select veggie you're probably not eating.

Jicama Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 1/4 jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks
• 1 lemon, zested

• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 12 ounces white cherry tomatoes, quartered

Directions

1. Peel cucumber, alternating rows so that thin green strips of peel are left. Slice cucumber into thin rounds.
2. Stir cucumber, jicama, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl until salad is evenly mixed. Gently fold tomatoes into salad.

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Jicama...the New Cauliflower

Throughout June we will be introducing you to an often mysterious 

select vegetable called jicama (HIH-kuh-ma).

We plan on inspiring you to step outside of the broccoli and spinach box by teaching you about this very fun veggie.

Today we are focusing on how to prep jicama.  It can be cubes, sliced, julienned, shaved or spiralized. The options are endless.  Do not be afraid.  

During June we challenge you to jump right into this fun veggie!