Jicama Avocado Salad with Sour Sweet Lime Dressing

Brighten up your table with this refreshing Jicama Avocado Salad with Sour Sweet Lime Dressing! This irresistibly crisp and creamy dish combines crunchy julienned jicama, buttery avocado, and zesty red onion, all tossed with a tangy-sweet lime dressing made with fresh lime juice, honey, and a hint of spice. A sprinkle of chopped cilantro adds a fresh herbal note, while optional chili powder brings just the right amount of heat for those who like a kick. This no-cook, 15-minute recipe makes an ideal side dish or light appetizer that’s both wholesome and vibrant. Perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a healthy and flavorful salad bursting with texture and tropical flair!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups (peeled and julienned) jicama
• 1 large (ripe, diced) avocado
• 0.25 cup (thinly sliced) red onion
• 0.25 cup (chopped) cilantro leaves
• 3 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) lime juice
• 1.5 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) salt
• 0.25 teaspoons (freshly ground, or to taste) black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons (for added spice) optional chili powder

Directions

Step 1

1. Start by preparing the jicama. Peel the jicama and cut it into thin julienne strips. Measure out 2 cups and place them into a medium-sized salad bowl.

Step 2

2. Dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl with the jicama.

Step 3

3. Thinly slice the red onion and measure out 1/4 cup. Add this to the salad bowl.

Step 4

4. Chop the cilantro leaves and add 1/4 cup to the bowl for a burst of fresh flavor.

Step 5

5. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and optional chili powder to create the dressing.

Step 6

6. Pour the dressing over the jicama, avocado, onion, and cilantro in the salad bowl.

Step 7

7. Gently toss all the ingredients together using a large spoon, ensuring the dressing coats everything evenly.

Step 8

8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or chili powder if needed.

Step 9

9. Serve immediately as a fresh and vibrant side dish or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(719.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	823.5

Total Fat 58.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1239.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.3g	0%
Total Sugars 35.7g
Protein 8.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 125.5mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 1888.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.6%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 36.6%