Jicama Salad with Cucumber and Lime
Bright, crisp, and irresistibly refreshing, this Jicama Salad with Cucumber and Lime is a vibrant side dish brimming with bold flavors and crunchy textures. Featuring matchstick-cut jicama and juicy cucumber slices, this salad gets a zesty kick from fresh lime juice, a sprinkle of red chili powder, and aromatic cilantro. A light drizzle of olive oil ties everything together, making it the perfect healthy and low-calorie addition to your meal. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this salad is ideal for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a cooling complement to spicy dishes. Gluten-free, vegan, and bursting with tangy, citrusy goodness, it’s sure to become your go-to recipe for a quick, refreshing treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium (about 1 pound) jicama
- 1 large English cucumber
- 2 medium lime
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Peel the jicama and cut it into thin matchstick-sized strips (about 2 inches long). Place the jicama strips in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the English cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice into thin half-moon shapes. Add the cucumber to the bowl with the jicama.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro leaves and add them to the bowl.
Zest one lime and juice both limes. Add the lime zest and lime juice to the bowl along with the olive oil.
Sprinkle in the red chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss the salad gently until the ingredients are evenly combined and coated in the lime dressing.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or chili powder to your liking.
Refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1234 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.7 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1544 mg | 33% | |
*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.
