Taro Root Salad : How to Cook to Stay Healthy & Fit

taro root

🥗Healthier: jicama

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Jicama is lower in calories and adds crunch.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

Peel off the outer skin of the taro root.

Place the taro root in a large pot of water, covered by at least two inches of water.

Bring the water to a boil, then let it simmer for 45 minutes to an hour until fork tender.

Once cooked, peel off the rest of the outer layer of the taro root.

Dice the taro root into pieces.

Chop half of a red onion and add it to the bowl.

Dice about two stalks of celery and add to the mixture.

Chop half a bunch of parsley and add it in.

Toss the mixture with about half a cup of olive oil.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the mixture, using a strainer for better extraction.

Add salt and black pepper to taste and mix everything together to coat evenly.

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