Jicama and Orange Salad
Jicama and Orange Salad is a refreshing, crisp salad that combines the crunchy, slightly sweet root vegetable jicama with juicy orange segments, often tossed in a lime-based dressing with a hint of chili. It is a popular street food and side dish in Mexico, where the combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors is celebrated.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This salad is low in fat and protein but provides a good amount of carbohydrates from the natural sugars in the fruit and vegetable, along with significant dietary fiber. It is an excellent source of vitamin C and other antioxidants, with a typical serving containing roughly 80-120 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 35 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 25 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The dish is a perfect example of the Mexican culinary tradition of 'antojitos' (little cravings), where contrasting textures and flavors like crunchy and juicy, sweet and spicy are paired. Nutritionally, the vitamin C from the oranges and lime helps enhance the absorption of iron from the jicama.
