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Grilled Corn, Mango and Jicama Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

July 17, 2008 by Nicole 34 Comments

Grilled Corn, Jicama and Mango Salad

This is one of those salads that just came together in my head as I was wandering through the produce section at the grocery store one day. I was craving a jicama salad, but wanted to do something very different than the citrus salad I made last winter with my sister’s tangerines.

Although I did choose to once again pair the jicama with fruit, mango in this case, the flavors in this summer salad are quite different than its winter equivalent. Jicama doesn’t have much flavor on its own, so I combined several of my favorite ingredients to add some interest. The corn, mango, avocado and cilantro all worked very well together.

How to chop Mangoes

Grilling the corn intensifies the flavor and adds just a hint of smokiness to this sweet and mellow salad while the mango and avocado add a creamy texture that contrasts nicely with the crunchy jicama.

Grilled Corn on the cob

To grill the corn, I simply rubbed the shucked ears of corn with a bit of olive oil then grilled them directly over medium heat, turning frequently until the corn was tender and slightly charred. After letting the corn cool slightly, I carefully cut the kernels off the ears of corn.

Cutting the Grilled Corn off the cob

Grilled Corn, Mango and Jicama Salad

Kernels from 3 ears of grilled sweet corn*
1 medium jicama, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
3 small mangoes, cubed
1 avocado, diced
1 tablespoon minced jalapeƱo pepper
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
simple honey vinaigrette (recipe below)

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss well. Salad can be served immediately at room temperature.

Simple Honey Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup canola oil

In a small bowl, whisk together honey, vinegar and salt. While whisking steadily, add the oil in a slow steady stream until it’s all incorporated.

*For a great tip on cutting corn off the cob, check out Elise’s post on Simply Recipes.

Since this salad was completely improvised, I hope you do the same by adjusting ingredients to suit your own taste. I had originally planned on making a honey lime vinaigrette but I accidentally dumped the first batch of dressing all over myself and the kitchen floor! Since I was completely out of limes at that point, I went ahead and created a milder honey vinaigrette using a bit of apple cider vinegar in place of the citrus juice. I was happy with the result, but feel free to continue my experiment with lime juice if you feel like it!

Related Recipes:

Tangerine and Jicama Salad with Garlic and Cilantro
Orange Cranberry Salad with Walnuts and Blue Cheese
Cilantro Caesar Salad with Carne Asada

Around the Web:

Jicama Salad Recipe from Simply Recipes
Grilled Chicken, Mango, and Jicama Salad with Tequila-Lime Vinaigrette from Whipped
Beet and Jicama Salad from My Life as a Reluctant Housewife
Jicama Salad with Chili-Spiced Chicken from Culinary in the Desert

Filed Under: Sauces and Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

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  1. Kevin says

    July 22, 2008 at 4:46 pm

    With mango and grilled corn this sounds really good. I will have to look for some jicama.
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  2. leslie says

    July 24, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    Love all the flavor combos
    Reply
  3. Elizabeth says

    August 19, 2008 at 11:08 pm

    I love the contrast of sweet soft mango and crunchy jicama. And grilled corn too! Well, that's just decadent...
    Reply
  4. MangerLaVille says

    August 22, 2008 at 11:12 pm

    I agree grilling the corn intensifies the flavor and gives it a nice smokiness. This salad sounds so refreshing, perfect for these hot summer days.
    Reply
  5. MPG says

    September 5, 2008 at 8:31 pm

    OMG! That sounds sooo yummy & unique...mangoes and corn together wow!
    Reply
  6. yoga posture says

    September 8, 2008 at 11:11 am

    this looks yummy! I will have to try it!
    Reply
  7. Suemybee says

    September 25, 2008 at 12:41 pm

    I so glad to find this cozy place!!, congratulations, your recipes are great!!. thanks Nicole for share a little bit of your life with the entire world!. Sincerely!
    Reply
  8. Scott says

    May 22, 2010 at 10:50 am

    I just stumbled upon your blog while trying to figure out a menu for friends tomorrow. This sounds incredible and I am off to find some jicama now. I have a feeling I'll be back. The "how to cut a mango" was worth the trip alone, but add to that the thrill of trying a new food:)
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