Jicama Salad
Bright, crisp, and irresistibly refreshing, this jicama salad is the perfect blend of vibrant flavors and satisfying crunch. Featuring crunchy matchstick-cut jicama, crisp red bell pepper, and juicy cucumber, this salad is tossed with fresh cilantro and dressed in a zesty citrus vinaigrette made with lime juice, orange juice, a hint of honey, and a dash of chili powder for subtle spice. With a quick 20-minute prep time and no cooking required, this salad makes an ideal light side dish or appetizer for any occasion. Serve it chilled for a delightful burst of flavor and texture that pairs beautifully with summer barbecues, tacos, or simply as a refreshing snack on its own.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium (about 1 pound) jicama
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 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.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips of a similar size to the jicama.
Halve the cucumber, remove the seeds with a spoon, and slice it into thin half-moons.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, honey, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the jicama, red bell pepper, cucumber, and cilantro.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if desired.
Cover the salad and let it sit in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.6 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1258 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.2 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1668 mg | 35% | |
*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.
