Refreshing and flavorful Sweet and Sour Spinach Jicama Salad

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This Sweet and Sour Spinach Jicama Salad is a perfect blend of fresh spinach, crunchy jicama, tangy pineapple, and sweet dressing. It's a colorful and refreshing dish that will brighten up any meal.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 cup jicama, julienned
  • 1/2 cup diced pineapple
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup roasted cashews
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, jicama, pineapple, red onion, cashews, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve the salad chilled and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Jicama is a root vegetable that has a crunchy texture and slightly sweet flavor, making it a perfect addition to salads.
  • Spinach is packed with nutrients like iron, vitamin C, and antioxidants, making it a healthy choice for any meal.
  • The combination of sweet pineapple and tangy dressing in this salad creates a perfect balance of flavors.