How to Make Refreshing Sweet and Spicy Jicama Salad (Vegan) - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to refreshing and satisfying salads, jicama is an often overlooked ingredient that can bring a unique and delicious flavor to your dish. Jicama, also known as Mexican yam bean or Mexican turnip, is a root vegetable with a slightly sweet and crunchy texture, making it a perfect addition to salads. In this recipe, we'll show you how to create a refreshing sweet and spicy jicama salad that's not only vegan but also packed with flavor and nutrients.

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Ingredients

  • 1 large jicama, peeled and julienned
  • 2 navel oranges, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ hothouse cucumber, diced
  • 3 small sweet yellow peppers, sliced
  • 2 small sweet orange peppers, sliced
  • 4 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 3 Thai chile peppers, minced
  • ½ jalapeno pepper, diced
  • ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine jicama, orange chunks, red bell pepper, cucumber, sweet yellow and orange peppers, radishes, Thai chile peppers, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lemon juice, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    119 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 16mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 260mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 651mg