Jicama Citrus Salad

Name: Jicama Citrus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 8 tangerines, peeled, quartered and sliced; 1 pound medium jicama, peeled and cubed; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Jicama is a crunchy Mexican turnip I use along with tangerines and shallots in this super easy salad. The sweet and sour flavors, the crunchy texture; it’s all yum. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Ingredients

8 tangerines, peeled, quartered and sliced
1 pound medium jicama, peeled and cubed
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Combine all ingredients; refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 76 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit.

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kath

Dec 29, 2019

We loved this crunchy salad. Much depends on the quality of your oranges but it's hard to go wrong. Went with one shallot and that was plenty. Try it! You'll like it!
debpenns

Mar 3, 2019

wasnt sure want the jicama was went to one of the mexican stores and bought it loved this light salad