Jicama and Red Pepper Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Per serving: 3 Green | 21/2 Condiments | 2 Healthy Fats
Ingredients
1 Tbsp lime juice
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp ground pepper
1 tsp hot sauce
4 tsp canola oil
2 cups jicama, peeled, cut into matchstick-size pieces
1 cup diced red bell pepper
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
¼ cup diced scallions
1 clove garlic, minced
Directions
1. Combine lime juice, salt, pepper, and hot sauce in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in oil.
2. Toss the jicama, red pepper, cilantro, scallions, and garlic with the dressing.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition:
110 calories | 10g fat | 6g carbohydrates | 1.5g protein
Looking forward to trying this recipe today. We are in maintenance and want to continue to eat healthy, delicious foods. This sounds like something we will love!
What is jicama?
Jicama is a Mexican yam found in most grocery stores. It is crunchy and has a high water content and not much of a natural taste so it takes very well to spices and marinades.