Jicama Mango Salad with Mozzarella Chilies
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Jicama Mango Salad with Mozzarella Chilies, a fusion of bold flavors and textures that’s as captivating as it is delicious. Crisp matchstick-cut jicama pairs perfectly with sweet, juicy mango chunks and creamy mozzarella cheese, while thinly sliced red chilies add a subtle kick of spice. Tossed in a tangy lime and olive oil dressing and finished with fresh cilantro, this no-cook salad is ready in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for quick lunches, summer gatherings, or as a light appetizer. Packed with color, crunch, and a tantalizing blend of sweet, salty, and spicy, this salad is a refreshing twist on traditional combinations, destined to become your next go-to recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium jicama
- 1 large ripe mango
- 150 grams mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium red chili
- 1 large lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel the jicama and cut it into thin matchstick-sized strips, approximately 2 inches long.
Peel and dice the mango into evenly sized cubes, about 1/2 inch each.
Cut the mozzarella cheese into small bite-sized cubes.
Finely slice the red chili, removing the seeds if you prefer a milder spice level.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of the lime, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the jicama, mango, mozzarella, and sliced chili.
Pour the dressing over the combined ingredients and gently toss to ensure all components are evenly coated.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves and sprinkle them over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.6 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 2255 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.5 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.3 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1154 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1348 mg | 29% | |
*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.
