Mexican Jicama Fruit Salad

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 12

Mexican Jicama Fruit Salad with Cinnamon and Pear

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

100

Sugar

10g

Fat

0.5g

Mexican Jicama Fruit Salad is a refreshing twist on traditional fruit salad. This colorful and tasty dish combines jicama, pears and grapes with a creamy cinnamon dressing that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Jicama is a root vegetable that is popular in Mexican cuisine. It is crunchy and slightly sweet, making it a great addition to any fruit salad. When combined with juicy pears and sweet grapes, the result is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Instructions

1.	Peel and cut jicama into bite-size pieces.
2.	Cut pears into small cubes.
3.	Cut grapes in half.
4.	In a large bowl, mix jicama, pears and grapes.
5.	In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Splenda sugar substitute, fat-free half-and-half and cinnamon.
6.	Pour the mixture over the fruit and toss well.
7.	Chill for at least an hour before serving.

PROS

Mexican Jicama Fruit Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that is perfect as a side dish or a light snack.

Its combination of jicama, pears and grapes offers a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch.

The salad is low in calories and fat and is a great way to add more fruits and veggies to your diet.

CONS

The texture of jicama can be hard and crunchy, which is not to everyone’s liking.

This salad may not be suitable for those with nut allergies, as some jicama varieties are known to cause cross-reactivity in individuals who are allergic to tree nuts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mexican Jicama Fruit Salad is packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber.
The fruit salad is low in calories and sugar, but high in nutrients, making it an excellent choice for those looking to lose weight or manage their blood sugar levels.
Jicama is particularly rich in dietary fiber, which aids digestion, prevents constipation and reduces the risk of colon cancer.

	1 lb jicama
	2 fresh pears or 6 ounces pear halves in natural juice
	20 -25 seedless grapes
	1 tablespoon lemon juice
	2 packets Splenda sugar substitute
	1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
	1/2 teaspoon cinnamon