Watercress, Jícama, and Orange Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
28%
Watercress, Jícama, and Orange Salad
45 min.
8
155kcal

Suggestions

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon aniseed crushed
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoon honey 
  • cups jicama peeled (from)
  •  navel oranges 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • tablespoons orange juice 
  • ounce pimientos drained sliced
  • tablespoon red wine vinegar 
  • large bunches watercress thick trimmed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewhisk before using.)
  2. Remove peel and white pith from oranges. Working over large bowl to catch juices and using small sharp knife, cut oranges between membranes to release segments into bowl.
  3. Add jicama, pimientos, and cilantro.
  4. Add dressing and toss to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper.
  5. Divide watercress among 8 plates. Top with orange salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories155kcal
Protein4.58%
Fat38.76%
Carbs56.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.16
Glycemic Load
2.25
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
11.025652177956%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
23.47mg
Naringenin
7.55mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.74mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:154.77kcal
7.74%
Fat:7.11g
10.94%
Saturated Fat:0.98g
6.14%
Carbohydrates:23.4g
7.8%
Net Carbohydrates:17.19g
6.25%
Sugar:13.56g
15.07%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:9.27mg
0.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.89g
3.78%
Vitamin C:107.13mg
129.86%
Fiber:6.21g
24.85%
Vitamin A:1102.29IU
22.05%
Folate:47.22µg
11.81%
Vitamin E:1.7mg
11.35%
Potassium:343.67mg
9.82%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.53%
Vitamin K:9.38µg
8.93%
Iron:1.24mg
6.87%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.36%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.73%
Calcium:57.27mg
5.73%
Magnesium:22.42mg
5.6%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.3%
Copper:0.09mg
4.74%
Phosphorus:43.9mg
4.39%
Vitamin B3:0.83mg
4.13%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.79%
Zinc:0.27mg
1.82%
Source:Epicurious