Cilantro Jicama Slaw
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Cilantro Jicama Slaw
Description
The recipe combines pre-cut coleslaw mix with fresh jicama and carrot strips for varied textures and mild sweetness. The dressing is a mix of mayonnaise for creaminess, chopped fresh cilantro for herbaceous flavor, cumin for a subtle earthiness, and lime juice which adds acidity and brightness. Salt and pepper adjust the seasoning to taste.
After mixing, resting the slaw in the refrigerator for an hour helps soften the vegetables slightly while letting the flavors integrate fully. The crispness of the slaw mix combined with the natural crunch of raw jicama make this salad texturally interesting and refreshing.
This slaw pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, or as a standalone salad providing a cool counterpoint to richer dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 2 cups jicama julienned
- 1 cup carrots julienned
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine dressing ingredients together and set aside.
- Prepare and combine vegetables.
- Stir in the dressing and let chill 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 159 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3608IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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