Mexican Style Jicama Cole Slaw

Brighten up your plate with this refreshing Mexican Style Jicama Cole Slaw, a vibrant twist on a classic side dish that's bursting with bold flavors and healthy crunch. Featuring crisp matchstick jicama, a colorful mix of shredded green and red cabbage, sweet carrots, and zesty cilantro, this slaw is dressed in a tangy lime-honey vinaigrette with a hint of cumin and chili powder, offering the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this low-calorie, nutrient-packed recipe makes an excellent accompaniment to tacos, grilled meats, or as a stand-alone salad. Whether you're hosting a barbecue, meal prepping, or simply craving a light, flavorful side, this gluten-free and dairy-free dish is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized (about 1 pound) Jicama
• 2 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 1 cup (shredded) Red cabbage
• 1 large (shredded) Carrot
• 1 cup (chopped) Cilantro
• 0.5 medium-sized (thinly sliced) Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the jicama and slice it into thin matchsticks or shred it using a box grater or food processor.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded jicama, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, cilantro, and red onion. Toss gently to mix the vegetables evenly.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Let the slaw sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a side dish or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving for extra crispness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(945.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	753.3

Total Fat 43.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1322.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.9g	0%
Total Sugars 38.6g
Protein 8.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 212.6mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 1558.1mg	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: 49.5%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 46.3%