It's drab and dreary outside and I am hoping for some sunshine. For crying out loud, it's April now. And I totally understand "April showers bring.......' and all that. But please, it's about time the showers bring some warmth too! So in a bid to coax some sunshine out from the clouds, here is my (anti) weather inspired salad. Let's hope this does it!Golden beets and jicama salad
For the salad, you will need:
2 medium golden beets
1 medium jicama
1 stalk scallion
2 Tbsps. chopped cilantro
1 Tbsp. toasted sunflower seeds (optional)
And for the dressing, you will need:
1 Tbsp. Extra-Virgin Olive oil
2 Tsps. orange juice
1/4 tsp. cumin powder
1/4 tsp. coriander powder
1/2 tsp. sugar
salt and pepper to taste
Peel and cut the beets into thin slices, and then stack the slices to cut into thin matchsticks
Peel and cut jicama into thin slices, and then stack the slices to cut into thin matchsticks
Finely slice the scallions; both the green and white parts
Mix the beets, jicama, scallions and the chopped cilantro in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients and mix it in with the salad. Sprinkle some sunflower seeds if using. Toss and serve.
