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Spicy Mango & Jicama Street Salad

Spicy Mango & Jicama Street Salad: Your Summer Flavor Fix

Enjoy a refreshing Spicy Mango & Jicama Street Salad, perfect for summer with vibrant flavors and no cooking required.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups diced ripe mango Choose ripe, slightly soft mangoes
  • 1 cup julienned jicama A crunchy and refreshing element, cucumber can be substituted
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper Swap for yellow or orange bell peppers if desired
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red onion Soak in cold water if too strong
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice Use fresh lime for the best flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust to personal taste
Heat Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeño Adjust amount or remove seeds for less heat
Freshness Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Parsley can be used as a substitute

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Spoon or salad tongs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by selecting ripe mangoes; dice the mango into small pieces, julienne the jicama, chop the red bell pepper and red onion, and chop the cilantro and jalapeño.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the mango, jicama, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  3. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and add salt to enhance the taste.
  4. Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients without mashing the mango.
  5. Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  6. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Adjust the heat of the salad by managing the jalapeño quantity and removing seeds. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days, adding lime juice just before serving to maintain jicama's crunch.

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