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.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Peel the jicama and cut it into thin matchstick-sized strips, approximately 2 inches long.

Step 2

Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips of a similar size to the jicama.

Step 3

Halve the cucumber, remove the seeds with a spoon, and slice it into thin half-moons.

Step 4

Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, honey, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the jicama, red bell pepper, cucumber, and cilantro.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if desired.

Step 9

Cover the salad and let it sit in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve chilled as a side dish or a light appetizer. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1056.1 grams (1056.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	570

Total Fat 30.60g	39%
Saturated Fat 4.60g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1258mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 73.60g	27%
Dietary Fiber 28.20g	101%
Total Sugars 25.40g
Protein 7.80g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 166mg	13%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1668mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.8%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 49.0%