Jicama-Cucumber Salad

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 13
A refreshing Jicama-Cucumber Salad perfect for a healthy afternoon snack or side dish
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Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

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Ingredients

1 jicama
1 small cucumber , unpared
1/2 cup mild red onion , thinly slivered
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime peel , grated
1 garlic clove , minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried arbol chile , crumbled
3 tablespoons olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
98
Sugar
4g
Fat
7g
Jicama-Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and crunchy salad that's perfect as a healthy snack or side dish. Jicama is a root vegetable that's native to Mexico and often used in salads because of its crisp texture and slightly sweet flavor. Combined with cucumbers and red onion, it makes for a very balanced and flavorful salad that's low in calories and high in fiber. The dressing is a simple mixture of lime juice, garlic, and olive oil, with a touch of heat from the dried arbol chile. This salad is perfect for summertime picnics or outdoor gatherings, and it's so easy to prepare.

Instructions

1.Peel the jicama and cut it into matchsticks or thin 2-inch long strips.
2.Cut the cucumber into thin slices or half-moon shapes.
3.In a mixing bowl, mix together the jicama, cucumber, and thinly slivered red onion.
4.In a smaller bowl, whisk together the lime juice, grated lime peel, minced garlic, salt, dried arbol chile, and olive oil.
5.Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine.
6.Serve immediately or let it chill and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.

PROS

This salad is low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with vitamin C and potassium.

It’s also very hydrating, perfect for hot summer days.

CONS

If you don’t like spicy food, you may want to skip the dried arbol chile or use less of it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is a great source of fiber and vitamin C.
Jicama is also known to promote gut health by feeding the beneficial bacteria in our intestines.
Cucumbers are very hydrating and contain antioxidants that can reduce inflammation.
The red onion is a good source of quercetin, a compound that may help lower blood pressure and prevent heart disease.

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