Jícama Slaw Recipe

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Jícama Slaw
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Ingredients:

  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 1/2 lb jicama, peeled and cut into julienne strips (9 to 10 cups)
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

  1. Soak onion in 1 cup cold water with 1/2 teaspoon salt 15 minutes (to make onion flavor milder). Drain in a sieve, then rinse under cold water and pat dry.
  2. Whisk together lime juice, oil, sugar, pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until combined well. Add onion, jicama, cilantro, and salt to taste and toss well.
  3. Cooks' note: · Jicama can be cut into julienne strips 6 hours ahead and chilled, covered.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 156.78 Kcal (656 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.77g 15%
Sodium 371.07mg 15%
Potassium 275.85mg 6%
Total Carbs 16.74g 6%
Sugars 4.26g 17%
Dietary Fiber 8.46g 34%
Protein 1.8g 4%
Vitamin C 35.2mg 59%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 24.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.79 Kcal (338 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.03g 15%
Sodium 191.22mg 15%
Potassium 142.15mg 6%
Total Carbs 8.63g 6%
Sugars 2.2g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4.36g 34%
Protein 0.93g 4%
Vitamin C 18.1mg 59%
Iron 0.8mg 9%
Calcium 12.7mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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