Jicama Salad With Carrot Shreds and Citrus Dressing

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 0

A tangy and refreshing Jicama Salad with Carrot Shreds and Citrus Dressing

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

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Jicama Salad with Carrot Shreds and Citrus Dressing is a tangy and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Jicama, a root vegetable native to Central America, is the star ingredient of this salad. It has a crunchy texture and a slightly sweet taste, which makes it a great addition to salads, slaws and stir-fries. The addition of shredded carrots adds a pop of color and texture, making this salad both visually appealing and delicious. The citrus dressing is made with orange juice, lime juice, rice vinegar and olive oil, which gives the salad its distinct tangy flavor. This healthy and easy-to-prepare salad is a great way to add more vegetables to your diet and enjoy a light and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	Peel the jicama and cut into sticks.
2.	Finely shred the carrot and add to the jicama sticks.
3.	In a small bowl, mix together orange juice, lime juice, rice vinegar, olive oil, cilantro, and salt.
4.	Drizzle the dressing over the jicama and carrot mixture.
5.	Toss the salad together and serve chilled.

PROS

This salad is light and refreshing, with a tangy citrus dressing.

Jicama is low in calories and high in fiber, making it a healthy addition to your diet.

The salad is easy to prepare and can be customized with additional ingredients like avocado, cucumber or mango.

CONS

Jicama can be difficult to find in some areas, so it might not be the most accessible ingredient.

Carrot shreds can turn mushy if left in the salad for too long.

The dressing can be overpowering, so it’s important to use it in moderation to avoid overwhelming the other flavors in the salad.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Jicama is low in calories and high in fiber, making it great for digestion.
It is also rich in vitamin C and potassium, which support healthy immune function and help control blood pressure.

	1 lb jicama , peeled
	1 small carrot , peeled and finely shredded
	1/4 cup orange juice
	1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
	1 teaspoon rice vinegar
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
	1/4 teaspoon salt