Jicama, Tomato & Avocado Salad with Chile-Honey Vinaigrette

Recipe provided by Austin Personal Chef: Carlos Crusco

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Spring Mix – fresh greens
  • 1 Jicama -sliced into matchsticks
  • 1/2 crate Cherry Tomatoes – sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1 Avocado -sliced into cubes
  • 1 corn tortilla – sliced into matchsticks and baked until crispy
  • 2 tbsps. Ancho puree
  • 1 tbsp. Honey
  • 2 limes – juice (zest from one lime)
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup Vegetable or Canola Oil
  • Sea salt to taste
  • 2 tbsps. Queso Fresco

Directions:

  1. Assemble all salad ingredients into a bowl starting with the spring greens. Then add the jicama, tomato, avocado and tortilla strips. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Meanwhile make the vinaigrette by adding the ancho puree, honey, zest/juice, salt and pepper to a bowl. Whisk to combine. Slowly add the oil in a steady stream while whisking. Taste and adjust as needed.
  3. Dress the salad with a tablespoon or two of the vinaigrette. Sprinkle Queso Fresco throughout. Enjoy!