How to Make Summer Cucumber Jicama Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, vibrant salads that are both refreshing and delicious. And this Summer Cucumber Jicama Salad is just that - a bright and flavorful dish that is perfect for enjoying on a hot day. With a mix of crunchy jicama, crisp cucumber, and a zesty lime dressing, this salad is a celebration of summer produce.

Jicama, also known as Mexican turnip or yam bean, is a versatile root vegetable with a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. It adds a satisfying crunch...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber
  • ¼ jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 12 ounces white cherry tomatoes, quartered

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Peel cucumber, alternating rows so that thin green strips of peel are left. Slice cucumber into thin rounds.
  • Stir cucumber, jicama, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl until salad is evenly mixed. Gently fold tomatoes into salad.
  • Nutrition

    46 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 11mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 364mg