Fresh Jicama Salad

This refreshing jicama salad brings together bold flavors and a mix of textures for a light but satisfying dish. Crisp jicama, juicy oranges, creamy avocado, and a hint of heat from jalapeño are all tied together with a bright sherry vinaigrette. It’s perfect as a starter, side dish, or a light lunch.

Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sherry vinegar

• 2 teaspoons honey

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 1 small jicama, peeled and julienned

• 4 navel oranges, segmented

• 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro

• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced

• 4 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, skinned, and sliced

• Juice of 1 lime

• Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Directions

1. Make the vinaigrette:
   In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sherry vinegar and honey. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. While whisking, slowly stream in the olive oil to emulsify.

2. Combine the salad:
   To the vinaigrette, gently fold in the julienned jicama, orange segments, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño. Set aside to let the flavors meld.

3. Prepare the avocado:
   On a serving platter, arrange the avocado slices in a shingled layer. Drizzle them with fresh lime juice and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

4. Assemble and serve:
   Spoon the jicama mixture over the avocado slices, including some of the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

Tips for Success

• Use a sharp knife or mandoline for clean, even jicama slices.

• Segmenting oranges removes all the bitter pith totally worth the extra step for the best texture and flavor.

• Want more crunch? Add a handful of toasted pepitas or crushed tortilla chips before serving.

Why You'll Love It

This salad is naturally gluten-free, packed with fiber, healthy fats, and vitamin C. Jicama is a low-calorie root vegetable rich in prebiotic fiber, which supports gut health. Pair that with avocados known for their heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and you have a powerhouse dish that’s both nourishing and delicious.

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