Cucumber (and other crunchy vegetables) Vinaigrette

Soups and Salads — By Ben on 26 June 2008

I think I am back for good this time. These past few weeks have been very difficult for me, but it seems like things are coming back to normal. This “forced” retreat gave me the opportunity to think about many things regarding my life, my future and where I want to take this blog. My beloved readers may notice in the near future some settled changes in this blog. I would love to hear your honest opinions and suggestions because, after all, this space is for you all. Anyway, that is not happening just yet and we need to get back to food talk.

tastecreate I am very sorry that last month I missed one event that I look forward every month, Taste & Create. I was paired with Allison of Sushi Day, but after all that happened I just couldn’t get to create that delicious recipe I put my eye on. I promise I will make it soon and blog about it, even though it is now too late.

This month I was paired with Dolores of Chronicles in Culinary Curiosity and, though I am late, here is what I created from her delicious blog: Cucumber (and other crunchy vegetables) Vinaigrette. When I saw that the recipe called for jicama I knew I had to try it. What? You don’t know what jicama is? You better get to your closest Whole Foods store or Mexican Market and get one, they are perfect summer food. I will write soon about the benefits of this delicious root. In the meantime you can read this wiki entry to know more about it.

What do I think about this recipe? The refreshing combination of the jicama, cucumbers and red onions is perfect for a hot day (and we are starting to have really hot ones over here) However, I changed a couple of things from the original recipe. I used 1/2 red onion instead of 1/4 and brown sugar instead of regular sugar. This is something that I will make again this summer. Now, if you excuse me, last night’s leftovers are waiting to be eaten.

Buen Provecho!

Tagged as: Dressings and Vinaigrettes, Easy recipes, Root vegetables, Salad, Summer food

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Ben

grew up around food. His family owned a restaurant in Mexico City and he spent a big deal of his childhood helping and learning after school the art of creating delicious dishes from simple ingredients. He created this blog to share his kitchen adventures with the world.

(14) Readers Comments

courtney
June 26, 2008 at 11:52 am

Welcome back. I know its hard but we keep eveolving and getting stronger. Take your time to settle back. Remember your loved ones are always with you, they never really leave.

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recipes2share
June 26, 2008 at 11:55 am

Thanks Ben, another yummy one from you!

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Peter
June 26, 2008 at 12:23 pm

Ahh Ben, I hope you’re in better spirits…once you get your hunger back, everything else will fall into place. I had jicama for the 1st time last yr. and I love it.

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Madeleine
June 26, 2008 at 2:44 pm

Que rico Ben!! se antoja con estos calores!!!

Que bueno que ya estás de regreso! te extrañábamos!!!

Ya quiero que sea domingo, tu sabes por qué!!!

Saluditos!

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Marie
June 26, 2008 at 3:41 pm

Sounds nice and refreshing, I always like things with a “crunch”! Welcome back Ben!

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Joy
June 26, 2008 at 9:32 pm

Ben! You’re back!

I LOVE jicama. I used to eat this a lot in the Philippines with just rock salt. Oh it’s so good!

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Bellini Valli
June 27, 2008 at 5:27 am

I was paired with Allison at Sushi Day this month Ben. Thanks also for introducing me to yet another food I have not tried..jicama:D Hope all is well and you’re feeling renewed..good to have you back:D

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núria
June 27, 2008 at 8:26 am

Hola guapo! Here you are with an excellent summer salad! Never tried Jicama before but would love to… don’t know of any mexican food stores though… I should go to la Boqueria (the big market in Barcelona).

Are you planning to do more changes to your blog? More? You know what you’d be called here? (this pretends to make you laugh, not to criticise you) You’d be called un culo inquieto!!! I’m a bit like this too! I love changing things and making them look nicer… so I’ll be watching you and your new blog boy!

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Dell
June 27, 2008 at 9:06 am

looks nice Ben, I ‘ve never had jicama. wonder if you can get it in Aus!

Dell xxoo

ps, nice to see you back, take care!

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Elle
June 27, 2008 at 4:18 pm

That looks so refreshing and delicious!

And Ben, it’s good to see you back.

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giz
June 27, 2008 at 10:38 pm

I’m so glad to see you back. Just be kind to yourself and don’t try to do/be what everyone expects from you – just be and it’ll all fall back into place.

I love the crunchiness of this salad – my favourite kind of salad has mucho crunch. I’ve never had jicama before – I need to get out of my shell.

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Peter G
June 28, 2008 at 7:55 am

Yes! Welcome back…I look forward to what you have in store for us. Nowm Jicama is something I tried ages ago. In a taco (a trendy one!) and it was quite refreshing and delicious.

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kellypea
June 28, 2008 at 11:00 am

Perfect combo, Ben. Very refreshing. I’ve been messing around with crunchy veggies, too — snap peas and radishes with pepper combos — I love all the bright colors. Jicama is perfect all by itself!

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Abigail
December 20, 2010 at 10:09 am

This is a great recipe. It's refreshing, healthy, and delicious. It's also simple to make.

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