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Tangy Jicama Slaw

Image of Tangy Jicama Slaw Recipe in a bowl
Makes: 6 Servings

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

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

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

Notes

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Source:

Iowa Department of Public Health
Iowa Nutrition Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 33
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 4 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 10 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 124 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 33
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 10 mg
Potassium 124 mg
Sodium 4 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 10 mg
Phosphorus 12 mg
Selenium 0 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 18 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.0 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 24 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 0 mcg
Folate 8 mcg
Thiamin 0.0 mg
Riboflavin 0.0 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 10 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 1/4 cups
Vegetables 1/4 cups