Cuisine : Latin American : Mexican : Salads : : : Ensalada de NavidadChristmas Salad
Ensalada de Navidad
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Cooking Time: Servings: 10 |
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 1 reviewEnsalada de Navidad Recipe. This is a classic holiday recipe from Mexico City. It is a sweet and nutty treat that goes great with any savory dish.
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Ingredients
| beet | 2 | peeled and trimmed |
| jicama | 1 | peeled and cut into 1/2 x 2 inch pieces |
| orange | 2 | peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces |
| raisin | 1 cup | |
| pineapple guava | 2 | peeled and seeded into 1 inch pieces |
| prune | 1 cup | pitted |
| peanut | 1/2 cup | roasted unsalted |
| pecan halves | 2 oz | shelled |
| sugar | 1/2 cup |
Directions
- Put beets into a medium pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook until soft when pierced with tip of a knife. This takes about 30 minutes.
- Drain and reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Set aside the beets and liquid to cool.
- Cut beets into 1/2 x 2 inch pieces and transfer to a large bowl.
- Put jicama, oranges, raisins, guavas, prunes, peanuts, pecans, and sugar into bowl with beets.
- Add reserved cooking liquid and toss to mix well.
Notes
Take extra care when preparing the beets as their juice will stain any lite clothing.