Mexican Style Jicama Cole Slaw
Brighten up your plate with this refreshing Mexican Style Jicama Cole Slaw, a vibrant twist on a classic side dish that's bursting with bold flavors and healthy crunch. Featuring crisp matchstick jicama, a colorful mix of shredded green and red cabbage, sweet carrots, and zesty cilantro, this slaw is dressed in a tangy lime-honey vinaigrette with a hint of cumin and chili powder, offering the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this low-calorie, nutrient-packed recipe makes an excellent accompaniment to tacos, grilled meats, or as a stand-alone salad. Whether you're hosting a barbecue, meal prepping, or simply craving a light, flavorful side, this gluten-free and dairy-free dish is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized (about 1 pound) Jicama
- 2 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 large (shredded) Carrot
- 1 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 0.5 medium-sized (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
Peel the jicama and slice it into thin matchsticks or shred it using a box grater or food processor.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded jicama, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, cilantro, and red onion. Toss gently to mix the vegetables evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
Let the slaw sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately as a side dish or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving for extra crispness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
753 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.2 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1323 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.9 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.9 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1558 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.
