Pea, Jicama, and Cashew Salad Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Pea, Jicama, and Cashew Salad Recipe). This is a recipe my boyfriend's mom gave to me. I like to add the ginger because it gives it a nice zest. It's great for potlucks and you can adjust the seasoning to your taste. The cashews and toasted noodles add a terrific crunch!

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Pea, Jicama, and Cashew Salad Recipe

Ingredients

2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles (flavor packets saved for another use) broken into pieces

½ cup rice vinegar

¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 clove garlic

minced

1 teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon peanut oil

3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen petite peas

thawed

1 jicama

peeled and diced

2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts

drained and diced

3 stalks celery

diced

3 green onions

chopped

1 cup cashew pieces

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Toast the dry ramen noodles in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown stirring frequently about 10 minutes. Spread the noodles into a large mixing bowl to cool; set aside. Make the dressing by whisking the vinegar soy sauce garlic ginger red pepper flakes and black pepper together in a small bowl. Whisk in the peanut oil and sesame oil until blended and thick.

Step 2

Combine the peas jiciama water chestnuts celery green onions and cashews in the bowl containing the toasted noodles. Pour the dressing overtop and toss to mix immediately prior to serving.

Nutritional Information

Pea, Jicama, and Cashew Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 239.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.4g 13%

Carbohydrates: 26.7g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 7.9g 32%

Sugars: 3.4g

Fat: 12.4g 19%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 406.1IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.4mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 19.2mg 32%

Folate: 28.7mcg 7%

Calcium: 27.3mg 3%

Iron: 2.6mg 15%

Magnesium: 51.6mg 18%

Potassium: 294.2mg 8%

Sodium: 376.2mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 111.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.