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Jícama, Radish, and Cucumber Salad

This healthy salad explodes with all the Mexican flavors I crave. It makes a large portion and would be great for a dinner party. This is a nice change from the standard salad. It’s bright, zesty, refreshing, crunchy, sweet, and tangy, with a little kick.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 136 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 small shallots thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • kosher salt
  • 5 radishes trimmed, quartered, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 medium jicama peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 English cucumber cut into ½-inch cubes
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 tsp. finely grated lime zest
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chile powder recommend Tajin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta optional

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine the shallots with the red wine vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt; let sit until the shallots have mellowed and turned a light pink, about 15 minutes. Strain the shallots and discard the liquid.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the shallots, radishes, jícama, cucumber, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, honey, lime zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of black pepper, and a pinch of chile powder. Gradually whisk in the olive oil.
  4. Toss the dressing with the vegetables. Fold in the feta, if using and season to taste with salt, pepper, and chile powder.

Notes

  • The longer the salad sits, the more flavorful it becomes and tastes even better the next day. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 136kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 153mg (6%) Potassium 288mg (8%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 227IU (5%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 86mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136

% Daily Value*

Calories 136kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 153mg 6%
Potassium 288mg 6%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 227IU 5%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 86mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.