Clementine Jicama Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Clementine Jicama Salad
25 min.
8
208kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly balances flavors and textures? Look no further than this delightful Clementine Jicama Salad! This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also a healthy addition to any meal. With its bright clementines, crunchy jicama, and aromatic cilantro, this salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad serves up to 8 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, picnics, or simply as a side dish to elevate your everyday meals. Each serving is packed with 208 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. The combination of sweet clementines and the crispness of jicama creates a refreshing contrast, while the crumbled queso fresco adds a creamy touch that ties everything together.

Drizzled with a zesty lime vinaigrette and topped with toasted pumpkin seeds, this salad is not only delicious but also nutritious. The vibrant colors and textures make it a perfect antipasti or starter, and it can even serve as a satisfying snack. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this Clementine Jicama Salad is sure to impress your family and friends. Dive into this culinary adventure and enjoy the burst of flavors that this salad has to offer!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup cilantro sprigs packed
  • 1.8 pounds clementines peeled
  • 0.5 cup mild feta crumbled
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic chopped
  • pound jicama peeled cut into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks (3 cups)
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup pumpkin seeds raw green hulled toasted () (pepitas)
  • small onion red thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then whisk together with lime juice, oil, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Just before serving, add clementines, jicama, onion, and cilantro and gently toss. Season with salt.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese and pumpkin seeds.
  4. •Vinaigrette can be made 4 hours ahead and kept at room temperature.•Clementines, jicama, and onion can be cut 4 hours ahead and chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories208kcal
Protein6.72%
Fat57.12%
Carbs36.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.76
Glycemic Load
7.99
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.008260887602%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.68mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.63mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:207.68kcal
10.38%
Fat:13.85g
21.31%
Saturated Fat:2.68g
16.76%
Carbohydrates:19.73g
6.58%
Net Carbohydrates:14.79g
5.38%
Sugar:11.32g
12.58%
Cholesterol:5.26mg
1.75%
Sodium:62.35mg
2.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.66g
7.33%
Vitamin C:63.67mg
77.18%
Fiber:4.93g
19.74%
Vitamin E:2.11mg
14.1%
Vitamin K:11.52µg
10.97%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.38%
Phosphorus:99.33mg
9.93%
Potassium:329.68mg
9.42%
Folate:37µg
9.25%
Magnesium:36.76mg
9.19%
Calcium:86.63mg
8.66%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.78%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.59%
Copper:0.12mg
5.98%
Iron:0.85mg
4.74%
Vitamin B3:0.92mg
4.62%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.18%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.96%
Vitamin A:179.08IU
3.58%
Selenium:2.34µg
3.34%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.1%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.13%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.37%
Source:Epicurious