Jicama and Avocado Salad with Citrus Dressing
By the Gracious Vegan
At 50 calories a cup with a sweet flavor and crisp texture, jicama is a wonderful food that originated in Mexico (jicama is actually the root of the yam bean plant). It’s a great source of fiber and Vitamin C. In this salad it’s combined with cabbage, avocados, onion, and cilantro, brought together by a fresh citrusy dressing made with orange and lime juices. Without oil or added sugar, this salad is also ridiculously healthy!
Makes about 5 cups of salad (4-5 servings)
Make the dressing by whisking the following ingredients together.
1/4 cup orange juice
3 Tablespoons lime juice
2 Tablespoons tahini
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
Toss together the following ingredients in your serving bowl.
About half a medium jicama, peeled and julienned (thin matchsticks) or spiralized and cut into 3” lengths (about 2 cups)
2 cups thinly shredded cabbage (I prefer purple for color)
1-2 medium avocados, cubed or sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Optional: segments from an orange or part of an orange
Timing: 15-20 minutes
Gluten-free