Mango & Jicama Salad
This crisp and refreshing salad combines mango, jicama, and carrots tossed with lime, ginger, and peanuts for a punchy, healthy side or light meal. Easy to prepare and perfect for warm days when you crave something light and flavorful.
5
servings
Ingredients
- 2 large unripe mangoes peeled & sliced into matchsticks
- 1/2 (0.5) jicama peeled & sliced into matchsticks
- 2 medium carrots peeled & shaved into strips with a vegetable peeler
- 1-2 (1.5) limes juiced
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) freshly grated ginger
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) ground chile pepper
- 1/2 cup (20 g) chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup (45 g) chopped peanuts
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Vegetable peeler
- Knife
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mangoes, jicama, and carrots. Add the juice of 1 lime, honey, ginger, ground chile pepper, and salt; stir well to combine. Taste for seasoning, adding more lime or salt if necessary. Add the cilantro and peanuts, stir and serve.
Notes
Try to get the least ripe mangoes you can find for this recipe.
For a heartier meal, add some cooked shrimp or chicken breast if you like.
For a heartier meal, add some cooked shrimp or chicken breast if you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 6100IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.7mg