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Carrot, Orange, and Jicama Salad

Carrot, Orange, and Jicama Salad

Like a cross between a potato and an apple, jicama (hick-ah-mah) is a sweet-crunchy addition to this healthy salad.

Yield
8
Serving Size
1 cup serving
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (one medium or two small) jicama, peeled and cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
  • 2 cups oranges, cut into small pieces
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil OR vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons 100% orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Mixing utensils for medium bowl and small bowl
  • Mixing spoons for salad
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions

  1. Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and produce.
  2. In a large bowl, mix jicama, carrots, and oranges. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, combine oil, orange juice, honey, lime juice, and salt. Mix until well-blended.
  4. Pour dressing over the salad and stir lightly.
  5. Serve immediately.

Tips

  • Jicama is often a seasonal ingredient found in the summer. If jicama is not available near you, try substituting 3 cups green Granny Smith apples, chopped into small pieces.
  • To prepare jicama, gently peel off brown outer skin using a peeler, as you would a potato.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size
1 cup serving
Per serving
Amount
Calories
120
Total Fat
2G
Sodium
140mg
Total Carbohydrate
27g
Protein
2g