Strawberry and Jicama Toss
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Strawberry and Jicama Toss—a vibrant, healthy salad that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! This fuss-free recipe combines the natural sweetness of juicy, fresh strawberries with the crisp, mildly sweet jicama, all brought together by a zesty lime and mint dressing. A touch of honey enhances the fruity flavors, while a pinch of salt and black pepper balances the dish with subtle complexity. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with vitamins and antioxidants, this chilled salad is perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or as a refreshing side dish. Whether you're looking for a unique take on fruit salad or a quick, nutritious recipe, the Strawberry and Jicama Toss is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 medium jicama
- 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them into thin slices and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the jicama and slice it into matchstick-size pieces. Add to the bowl with the strawberries.
Zest the lime, then juice it. Add the lime zest and juice to a small bowl.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the lime mixture.
Stir in the honey, salt, and black pepper to the lime mixture to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the strawberries and jicama. Toss gently to combine and evenly coat all ingredients.
Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled for best results.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
299 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 609 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.7 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 992 mg | 21% | |
*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.
