Jicama and Citrus Salad
Jicama and Citrus Salad is a refreshing, crisp salad originating from Mexico, where jicama is a staple ingredient. It typically features thinly sliced or julienned jicama tossed with segments of oranges, grapefruits, or limes, and is often seasoned with chili powder, salt, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. The dish is a popular street food and appetizer, celebrated for its crunchy texture and vibrant, sweet-tart flavor profile.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This salad is low in fat and protein, but moderate in carbohydrates, primarily from the natural sugars in the fruit and the fibrous starch in jicama. It is an excellent source of vitamin C from the citrus, dietary fiber from the jicama, and provides various antioxidants. A typical serving contains roughly 80-120 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Folate | 20 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culinarily, it represents a classic Mexican 'antojito' (craving) that masterfully balances sweet, sour, spicy, and salty flavors. Nutritionally, jicama is a unique low-calorie, high-fiber tuber that acts as a prebiotic, promoting gut health, while the combination with citrus maximizes iron absorption from the meal.
