Jicama Slaw

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with crunch, this Jicama Slaw is the perfect side dish for bringing a pop of color and flavor to your table. Made with crisp jicama, sweet carrots, vibrant red bell pepper, and finely shredded red cabbage, this slaw is as visually stunning as it is palate-pleasing. Tossed in a tangy lime-cumin dressing with a hint of honey for balance, and finished with fresh cilantro, this slaw delivers a zesty, refreshing bite in every forkful. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with tacos, sandwiches, or grilled proteins. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or prepping for taco night, this easy jicama slaw is a healthy, gluten-free side that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized (about 1.5 pounds) Jicama
• 2 large Carrots
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 cup, finely shredded Red cabbage
• 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the jicama using a vegetable peeler, then cut it into thin matchstick-sized strips or julienne.

Step 2

Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or cut them into thin matchstick-sized strips to match the jicama.

Step 3

Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, then cut it into thin strips.

Step 4

Finely shred the red cabbage and measure out 1 cup.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the jicama, carrots, red bell pepper, red cabbage, and chopped cilantro.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.

Step 9

Refrigerate the slaw for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Serve chilled as a side dish or use as a topping for tacos, sandwiches, or grilled proteins.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1182.7 grams (1182.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	728

Total Fat 29.80g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.70g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1342mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 113.90g	41%
Dietary Fiber 42.60g	152%
Total Sugars 45.10g
Protein 9.30g	19%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 207mg	16%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 2116mg	45%

*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: 35.2%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 59.9%