Jicama Avocado Salad with Sour Sweet Lime Dressing
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Jicama Avocado Salad with Sour Sweet Lime Dressing! This irresistibly crisp and creamy dish combines crunchy julienned jicama, buttery avocado, and zesty red onion, all tossed with a tangy-sweet lime dressing made with fresh lime juice, honey, and a hint of spice. A sprinkle of chopped cilantro adds a fresh herbal note, while optional chili powder brings just the right amount of heat for those who like a kick. This no-cook, 15-minute recipe makes an ideal side dish or light appetizer that’s both wholesome and vibrant. Perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a healthy and flavorful salad bursting with texture and tropical flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (peeled and julienned) jicama
- 1 large (ripe, diced) avocado
- 0.25 cup (thinly sliced) red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) lime juice
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (freshly ground, or to taste) black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons (for added spice) optional chili powder
Instructions
1. Start by preparing the jicama. Peel the jicama and cut it into thin julienne strips. Measure out 2 cups and place them into a medium-sized salad bowl.
2. Dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl with the jicama.
3. Thinly slice the red onion and measure out 1/4 cup. Add this to the salad bowl.
4. Chop the cilantro leaves and add 1/4 cup to the bowl for a burst of fresh flavor.
5. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and optional chili powder to create the dressing.
6. Pour the dressing over the jicama, avocado, onion, and cilantro in the salad bowl.
7. Gently toss all the ingredients together using a large spoon, ensuring the dressing coats everything evenly.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or chili powder if needed.
9. Serve immediately as a fresh and vibrant side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1240 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.3 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1888 mg | 40% | |
*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.
