Cucumber (and other crunchy vegetables) Vinaigrette

Posted by Ben On June - 26 - 2008 Under Soups and Salads


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.

tastecreateI 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!

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13 Replies

  1. courtney Said,

    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.

    Posted on June 26th, 2008 at 11:52 am

  2. recipes2share Said,

    Thanks Ben, another yummy one from you!

    Posted on June 26th, 2008 at 11:55 am

  3. Peter Said,

    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.

    Posted on June 26th, 2008 at 12:23 pm

  4. Madeleine Said,

    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!

    Posted on June 26th, 2008 at 2:44 pm

  5. Marie Said,

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

    Posted on June 26th, 2008 at 3:41 pm

  6. Joy Said,

    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!

    Posted on June 26th, 2008 at 9:32 pm

  7. Bellini Valli Said,

    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

    Posted on June 27th, 2008 at 5:27 am

  8. núria Said,

    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!

    Posted on June 27th, 2008 at 8:26 am

  9. Dell Said,

    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!

    Posted on June 27th, 2008 at 9:06 am

  10. Elle Said,

    That looks so refreshing and delicious!

    And Ben, it’s good to see you back. :)

    Posted on June 27th, 2008 at 4:18 pm

  11. giz Said,

    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.

    Posted on June 27th, 2008 at 10:38 pm

  12. Peter G Said,

    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.

    Posted on June 28th, 2008 at 7:55 am

  13. kellypea Said,

    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!

    Posted on June 28th, 2008 at 11:00 am

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