Jicama Rainbow Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Jicama Rainbow Salad, a crunchy and colorful medley of fresh vegetables perfect for any occasion. Packed with crisp jicama, sweet bell peppers, zesty red cabbage, and julienned carrots, this salad is a feast for the senses. A tangy lime dressing with a touch of honey ties it all together, while optional jalapeño adds a pop of spice for those who like a kick. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is not only a quick and healthy side dish but also an ideal option for meal prep. Bursting with nutrients, natural sweetness, and a satisfying crunch, this salad is a must-try for lovers of vibrant, plant-based dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized jicama
- 1 medium-sized red bell pepper
- 1 medium-sized yellow bell pepper
- 2 large carrot
- 0.5 head red cabbage
- 0.5 cup cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small jalapeño (optional)
Instructions
Peel the jicama and cut it into thin matchstick strips.
Remove the seeds and core from the red and yellow bell peppers. Thinly slice them into strips.
Peel the carrots and julienne them into thin strips or shred them using a grater.
Thinly slice the red cabbage into fine shreds.
Finely chop the cilantro leaves.
If using a jalapeño, remove the seeds and finely dice it for a hint of spice.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the jicama, bell peppers, carrots, red cabbage, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
Serve immediately for maximum crunch and freshness or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
713 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1426 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.7 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.6 g | 127% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2849 mg | 61% | |
*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.
