Tangy Jicama Slaw

Name: Tangy Jicama Slaw
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 2 cups jicama (peeled and chopped); 1 cup canned Mandarin oranges (in light syrup); 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice (juice of one lime); salt (to taste, optional); cilantro (optional)

Source: Iowa Department of Public Health Iowa Nutrition Network

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Jicama provides a wonderful crunchy texture for this tasty and tangy slaw.

Makes

6 Servings

Ingredients

2 cups jicama (peeled and chopped)
1 cup canned Mandarin oranges (in light syrup)
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice (juice of one lime)
salt (to taste, optional)
cilantro (optional)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Cut the jicama in half so you have a flat side for stability.
Peel the jicama using a small sharp knife.
Cut the jicama in small strips or grate it using a large hand grater.
Stir all the ingredients together in a bowl and enjoy.

Notes

Learn more about: Oranges Limes Herbs

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