Fresh Fruit and Tortilla Slaw with Chayote and Jicama
Discover the vibrant and refreshing flavors of this Fresh Fruit and Tortilla Slaw with Chayote and Jicama recipe, perfect for adding a delightful twist to your meal. This easy-to-make salad is a fantastic blend of crisp vegetables, juicy fruits, and crunchy tortilla strips, all tossed together with a hint of citrus and cilantro for a burst of flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a quick, healthy side dish or a light lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 medium jicama, peeled and julienned
- 1 medium chayote, peeled, pitted, and julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced
- 1 cup clementines, peeled and segmented
- 1/2 cup satsuma oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 corn tortillas, cut into strips
Instructions
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Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by preparing all your fresh produce. Peel and julienne the jicama and chayote, then thinly slice the red bell pepper. Core and dice the Granny Smith apple, and peel and segment the clementines and satsuma oranges. Roughly chop the pecans and finely chop the cilantro.
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Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the jicama, chayote, red bell pepper, Granny Smith apple, clementines, satsuma oranges, pecans, and cilantro. Sprinkle with the salt and mix well to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
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Add Tortilla Strips: Just before serving, add the tortilla strips to the salad and toss gently to combine. This will keep the tortilla strips crisp and crunchy.
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Serve: Transfer the slaw to a serving dish and serve immediately. The fresh flavors and crisp textures make this slaw a perfect accompaniment to any meal or a refreshing stand-alone dish.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 163.9
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 12.1 mg
- Carbohydrates: 22.7 g
- Fiber: 6.5 g
- Sugar: 8 g
- Protein: 2.9 g
Enjoy this bright, colorful slaw that combines the sweetness of fruit with the crunch of fresh veggies and tortilla strips for a delightful and nutritious dish! 🍊🌿🌽
