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Spicy Mango & Jicama Street Salad

Spicy Mango & Jicama Street Salad: A Vibrant Summer Festivity

A refreshing Spicy Mango & Jicama Street Salad that pairs sweet mangoes with crunchy jicama for a delightful summer treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces Ripe Mangoes Choose mangoes that yield slightly under gentle pressure.
  • 1 cup Jicama Peeled and julienned.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Can be swapped with yellow or orange.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Can be replaced with parsley.
  • 1 small Jalapeño Adjust amount based on spice tolerance.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Can substitute with lemon juice.
  • 1 pinch Salt Adjust to taste.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 medium Avocado Cut into cubes.
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinsed and drained.

Equipment

  • knife
  • mandoline
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and julienne the jicama, dice the mangoes, chop the red bell pepper, finely chop the red onion, and mince the jalapeño. Roughly chop the cilantro and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In the large bowl, gently combine jicama, mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Mix them together with a spatula.
  3. Squeeze lime juice over the salad and sprinkle with salt. Toss gently to coat.
  4. Let the salad sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Enjoy this salad fresh, perfect for summer gatherings or as a standalone dish.

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