GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
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Never be afraid to use a new ingredient. The crunch of jicama makes great salads. Its sweet flavor goes great in salads when used raw but also works well in soups and stews much like a turnip or parsnip.
Jicama
This is a common root vegetable in Central and South America. You may also find it in the market listed as a yambean or Mexican turnip.
It is a distant cousin of the potato and it looks a lot like one (some call it the Mexican Potato). It is, however, much more like a turnip or other root vegetable. The thin brown outer skin should be peeled to reveal a slightly sweet, white flesh is similar in texture to daikon radishes or water chestnuts.
It has tons of fiber at about 5 1/2 grams in a 4 ounce serving.
After peeling and cutting the jicama into matchstick, place it in a large glass or stainless steel bowl with the lime juice, salt, maple syrup, cilantro, cumin and grapeseed oil. Toss well and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size = 1 cup salad
Servings = 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59
Calories from Fat 21
% Daily Value
Total Fat 2g
4%
Saturated Fat 0g
1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 149mg
6%
Total Carbohydrates 9g
3%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 3g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 33%
Calcium 1%
Iron 3%
Vitamin K 2 mcg
Potassium 143 mg
Magnesium 12 mg
Dr. Gourmet Healthy Recipes : Salad : Jicama Salad
