Description
This Chili Lime Jicama and Cucumber Salad combines crisp, refreshing vegetables with a tangy chili-lime dressing. It’s a quick, healthy, and zesty dish that’s perfect as a snack, side, or light meal.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
1 medium jicama, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
For the Dressing:
Juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Jicama: Peel and slice the jicama into thin matchsticks. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Slice the Cucumber: Rinse and slice the cucumber thinly or julienne it. Add to the mixing bowl with the jicama.
- Add the Bell Pepper: Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and toss it into the salad bowl.
- Chop the Cilantro: Chop the cilantro and add it to the mixing bowl.
- Optional Jalapeño: For added heat, finely chop the jalapeño and add it to the bowl.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix lime juice, chili powder, honey or agave syrup, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Taste: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning or lime juice as necessary.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately or chill for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy the fresh, zesty flavors!
Notes
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Best enjoyed fresh for the best texture.
Reheating: This salad is served cold or at room temperature, so there’s no need to reheat.
Variations: Add shredded carrots, radishes, or avocado for extra flavor. For more heat, increase jalapeño or add cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg