Fennel-Jicama Salad

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

12 servings (3/4 cup each)

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022
This crunchy jicama salad contains no mayonnaise, making it a great dish to pass. Mint adds a refreshing flavor, but can be omitted if you don't have it on hand.—Stephanie Matthews, Tempe, Arizona
Fennel-Jicama Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 medium jicama, cut into strips
  • 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 1 large apple, thinly sliced
  • 1 large pear, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh mint

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the jicama, fennel, apple, pear and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice and salt. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cherries and mint. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 167 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch.