Jicama-Corn Salsa
This side dish is refreshing, flavorful, and so easy to throw together! It’ll also be a testament to your chopping skills, as you’re going to be going through a lot of veg. Moreover, it’s an easy way to add nutrients to any meal and it’s yummy enough that maybe your kids will even take a bite!
It’s perfect for the summer, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
- 1 Finely diced medium jicama
- ½ Small red onion
- 1 Finely diced jalapeno
- 2 ears grilled corn (the kernels)
- 1 Thinly sliced scallion (white and green)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- To taste pinches Cayenne pepper
- ¼ cups squeezed lime juice
- Handful Chopped fresh cilantro
- To Taste Salt
- To Taste Pepper
- Step 1
Toss all ingredients into a medium bowl and mix well.
- Step 2
Serve as a side dish to your favorite protein and enjoy!
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 299kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 24.5g38%
- Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
- Sodium 20mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
- Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
- Sugars 5.1g
- Protein 3.8g8%
- Calcium 31 mg
- Iron 3 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Adaptations
For more texture, feel free to add avocado or radish as a garnish!
For additional protein, you can add in black beans as well.
This is a pretty forgiving salad, so feel free to omit or add anything your heart desires.