Crab, Cucumber and Jícama Salad
Ensalada de Cangrejo, Pepino y Jícama
Recipe Yield
4 servings
Cooking time
15 minutes
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- kosher or coarse sea salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 small jícama peeled and julienned
- 1 large English cucumber peeled, seeded and julienned
- 3 scallions thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts crushed , or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 pint jumbo lump crab meat picked through thoroughly for cartilage and shells
- Romain lettuce to accompany (optional)
- Tostadas homemade or store-bought, or crackers, to accompany (optional)
To Prepare
- In a large bowl, combine the lime juice and zest, cayenne pepper, rice wine vinegar and honey. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the jícama, cucumber, scallions, peanuts and cilantro and toss well to combine. Then, add the crab and gently toss, taking care not to break up the crab meat. Serve over lettuce or in individual cups accompanied by tostadas or crackers.
Comments
20comments inCrab, Cucumber and Jícama Salad
Rey zmung58@gmal.com
Dec 29
we made this but since crabbing was on hold during the whale migration fresh crab not available, being spoiled on west coast fresh better than canned. We used imitation crab that came out great, you can put a touch of crab paste in the dressing. we watch your show every week and have all your books big fans.
Pati Jinich
Jan 14
Thanks so much for following Rey, un abrazo!
Rose
Jul 25
Hi Pati,
The gal that used the words “beach and summer“ to describe this recipe was right on target! It is so refreshingly delicious! Yes, I am using a lot of exclamation marks because it’s that good! Thank you, Pati, your recipes never fail me.
Pati Jinich
Jul 26
Thanks so much Rose! Yes, this salad is very refreshing and the crunch added with jicama and cucumber makes it really delicious. Enjoy 😉
Michele
Jan 28
I wanted to find the other recipes from this series. Help
Pati
Jan 28
Here they all are, Michele. Episode 309 🙂
Carol
Apr 14
Delicious every time! Tastes like the beach and summer.
Pati
Apr 16
I love your description, Carol…thank you.
Anonymous
May 23
Love, love, love your show!!! I just madeyour crab salad with jícama, súper deliciosa!!, muchas gracias!!!??
Pati
May 25
Super!
Myrla
Dec 13
Me encanta tu programa! I watch it with my little girls and they get excited to go to the kitchen and try out your recipes. Muchisimas gracias!
Pati
Dec 17
Gracias! You will have to let me know what you try!!
Louise
Aug 01
I’m making this over this weekend!
Pati
Aug 01
Yay, Louise!! Hope you enjoy!
Roseann Salazar
Jul 30
Hi Pati – love your show! Made the Crab, Cucumber and Jícama Salad and it was a hit! Next up is the Beef Barbacoa Sliders. You are awesome! Thank you!
Pati
Jul 30
THANK YOU, Roseann!!
Diego Rosales
May 19
This was excellent, it was the first time trying Jicama and it was delicious. The only thing I did differentlywas to add a teaspoon of sesame toasted oil… It felt like the right thing to do because of the rice wine vinegar.
!
Pati
May 19
Yay!! Thank you so much for trying it!
Mary
Apr 19
This salad was wonderful. Thank you Pati
Pati
Apr 20
Delighted you tried it and liked it, Mary!