Diabetic+Living-Summer_2019

(Nancy Kaufman) #1

Tomato-Jicama Salad with
Avocado-Chipotle Dressing


ACTIVE: 25 min. TOTAL: 25 min.
15g CARB


Look for sliced or whole jicama in the
produce section—it’s a root vegetable
that tastes like pears. Its mild, refreshing
flavor and distinct crunch make it perfect
for summer.


Dressing
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
½ small ripe avocado
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp. lime zest
1½ Tbsp. lime juice
½ tsp. honey
¼-½ tsp. ground chipotle chile
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. ground pepper
1-2 Tbsp. warm water
Salad
1½ lbs. heirloom tomatoes, halved
and sliced (5½ cups)
1 jicama (about 1 lb.), peeled and
cut into matchsticks
1 Tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh
cilantro
1 Tbsp. salted roasted pepitas
(see Tip, p. 85)



  1. To prepare dressing: Combine oil and
    garlic in a small skillet over medium-low
    heat. Let sizzle for 30 seconds, then
    transfer to a food processor or high-
    speed blender. Add avocado, cilantro,
    lime zest, lime juice, honey, ground chipo-
    tle to taste, salt, and pepper; process until
    smooth. Add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, to
    achieve desired consistency.

  2. To prepare salad: Combine tomatoes
    and jicama in a large bowl. Add the dress-
    ing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cilantro
    and pepitas. Serve immediately.


SERVES 6: scant 1 cup each
CAL 114, CARB 15g (7g fiber, 5g sugars), FAT 6g (1g
sat. fat), PROTEIN 2g, CHOL 0mg, SODIUM 211mg,
POTASSIUM 496mg.


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