Avocado & Jicama Salad 🥑🥗
Description
A simple and visually appealing salad, this Avocado & Jicama Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. It’s essential to choose a jicama with a tight skin, free of wrinkles, and when sliced, reveals pure white flesh. For perfectly ripe avocados, you can expedite the ripening process by placing green avocados in a paper bag for 2-3 days until they turn a dark green, almost black color.
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per Serving: 365.9
- Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5)
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jicama |
| 1/2 | Red Onion |
| 1 | Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| 3 | Avocados |
| 5 | Lemons (for juice) |
| – | Salt and Pepper (to taste) |
Instructions
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Prepare the Jicama:
- Remove the top and bottom of the jicama and peel off the brown skin.
- Cut the jicama into 1/4-inch slices, then into 1/4-inch strips.
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Prepare the Avocados:
- Just before serving, peel the avocados.
- Cut each avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit.
- Cover the avocado halves with lemon juice to prevent browning.
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Assemble the Salad:
- Divide the jicama strips evenly among 4 plates, creating a bed for the salad.
- Place half an avocado, cut side up, on top of each jicama bed.
- Pour the prepared dressing into the cavity of each avocado half.
- Sprinkle with chopped red onion for an extra kick of flavor.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- This Avocado & Jicama Salad is best served immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients.
- The creamy avocado, crunchy jicama, and tangy dressing create a perfect balance of flavors.
- It’s an ideal choice for a light lunch or a refreshing snack.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 365.9
- Total Fat: 31.7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 14.7mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 21.4g
- Dietary Fiber: 11.6g
- Sugar: 5.2g
- Protein: 3g
Recipe Notes
- For added freshness, consider adding some cherry tomatoes or cucumber slices to the salad.
- If you prefer a bit of heat, sprinkle some red pepper flakes over the avocado halves before adding the dressing.
- This salad is not only delicious but also packed with fiber and healthy fats from the avocados and olive oil.
Enjoy this Avocado & Jicama Salad as a nutritious and satisfying meal option, perfect for those looking for a low-protein, low-cholesterol, and easy-to-make dish in under 15 minutes! 🥑✨
