Sunny Day Jicama-Orange Salad

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 1
Sunny and refreshing Jicama-Orange Salad recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sour orange juice ( or 3/8 cup lime juice with 2 tablespoons mild vinegar )
1 small garlic clove , smashed peeled and finely minced
1 -2 serrano chili , thinly sliced in rounds
generous pinch allspice
1 teaspoon orange zest , chopped fine
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons cilantro or 2 tablespoons mint , coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1 jicama , peeled and cut into thin slices
2 -3 sweet oranges ( or other citrus )
1 red onion , peeled rinsed and thinly sliced
1 yellow sweet pepper , seeded and thinly sliced ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
131
Sugar
5g
Fat
7g
This sunny Jicama-Orange Salad is the perfect dish to serve on a hot summer day. The crunchy, slightly sweet jicama is a great base for the refreshing sweet oranges, red onions, and yellow sweet peppers, making this salad a seasonal favorite. The bold and zesty dressing made from fresh orange juice, garlic, and serrano chilis gives this salad a lively and bold taste. It's incredibly easy to make and can be served as a side dish or even a light meal.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl mix together the sour orange juice or lime juice, garlic, serrano chilis, allspice, orange zest, honey, cilantro or mint, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
2.In a large bowl, toss together the jicama slices, sweet oranges, red onions, and yellow sweet peppers.
3.Add the dressing to the bowl and toss well to ensure the salad is evenly coated.

PROS

This Jicama-Orange Salad is a perfect refreshing side dish, ideal for outdoor picnics and summertime barbecues.

It uses fresh, healthy ingredients and is low in calories, fat, and sugar.

The orange juice and zest add a tangy, zesty flavor that perfectly complements the jicama and sweet oranges.

CONS

Some people might find jicama difficult to find or have difficulty in peeling it safely.

The dressing contains serrano chilis which can be too spicy for some people and should be avoided if you have a sensitive palate for spice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Jicama is a low-calorie vegetable that’s loaded with fiber and an excellent source of Vitamin C, potassium, and iron.
Sweet oranges contain essential nutrients such as Vitamin C, Vitamin A, potassium, and calcium.
The dressing is made with fresh garlic, which is known for its immune-boosting properties, and serrano chilis that have anti-inflammatory properties.

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