Jicama and Asian Pear Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Jicama and Asian Pear Salad is the perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and nutty. Featuring crunchy julienned jicama, juicy Asian pear, and vibrant carrot, this salad is elevated with the aromatic addition of fresh cilantro and a zesty lime-honey dressing with a hint of sesame oil and rice vinegar. Toasted sesame seeds top it all off, adding the perfect touch of texture and richness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal as a light side dish or appetizer that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners, this healthy salad is both gluten-free and easily adaptable for vegan diets.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized, peeled and julienned Jicama
- 1 large, peeled, cored, and julienned Asian pear
- 1 large, peeled and julienned Carrot
- 0.5 cup, loosely packed Cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon, toasted Sesame seeds
Instructions
Peel and julienne the jicama, Asian pear, and carrot into thin matchstick-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the cilantro leaves roughly and add them to the bowl with the prepared fruits and vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and salt until the dressing is well blended.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top of the salad for added flavor and texture.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.5 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 262 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 308 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
