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Coriander: Coriander is used in both sweet and savory cooking, adding a mix of lemon and sage-like flavors to any dish. In addition to its culinary flair, coriander has been considered to be an aphrodisiac by the ancients. Whether or not you will find love, coriander seeds add a sweet, fruity note a recipe and are thought to be good for both your mental powers and your digestion.
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Recipe

Jicama, Orange, and Coriander Salad

serves
prep time: 10

ingredients

  • 4 navel oranges, peel and pith cut away with a serrated knife and sections cut free from membranes (about 2 cups total), reserving the juice.
  • 1 1/2 cups jí,cama, peeled and cut into 2- by 0.5- by 0.25 inch sticks
  • 1/2 small red onion, sliced thin lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh coriander sprigs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 40 pine nuts (2 slightly rounded teaspoons), toasted until golden

directions

In a large bowl gently stir together all ingredients except pine nuts. Salad may be made up to this point 1 day ahead and covered, chilled.

Sprinkle each serving with 10 pine nuts.