Jicama Slaw with Jalapeno Dressing

Bright, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Jicama Slaw with Jalapeno Dressing is a refreshing twist on a classic slaw recipe. Featuring crisp matchstick jicama, vibrant red cabbage, and sweet shredded carrot, this slaw is tossed with fresh cilantro and coated in a zesty jalapeno-lime dressing that perfectly balances tangy and spicy notes. With the perfect blend of lime juice, honey, and apple cider vinegar, the dressing adds just the right amount of zing, while the minced jalapeno delivers a subtle kick. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this easy salad is an ideal side dish for summer barbecues, taco nights, or as a light, healthy lunch. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing dish that’s as versatile as it is flavorful. Perfect for those looking to elevate their salads with bold, fresh ingredients!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium (about 1 lb) Jicama
• 2 cups, shredded Red cabbage
• 1 large, shredded Carrot
• 0.5 cup, chopped Cilantro
• 1 small, seeded and minced Jalapeno
• 1 clove, minced Garlic
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the jicama and cut it into matchstick-sized strips, or shred it using a mandoline slicer for thin, uniform pieces.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the jicama, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrot, and chopped cilantro.

Step 3

Prepare the dressing by combining the minced jalapeno, minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well blended.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the jicama and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until the slaw is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Taste the slaw and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 6

Let the slaw sit for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(889.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	608.2

Total Fat 28.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2477.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.6g	0%
Total Sugars 36.0g
Protein 6.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 188.4mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 1506.2mg	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: 40.7%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 55.0%