Most starchy, meaty meals can benefit from a bright crunchy slaw to balance everything out. This slaw combines crunchy jicama and cucumber that gets tossed with lots of cilantro in a touch of lime and sesame oil. It’s an incredibly refreshing and bright addition to any meal!
Jicama is a crunchy and slightly sweet root vegetable that is so yummy in salads and slaws. If you can’t find it, check the substitution section for ideas!
Ingredient highlight
Jicama! This crunchy veggie comes from Central America/Mexico and is actually a root vegetable. When eaten raw, the texture is a cross between an apple and a water chestnut – slightly sweet, a bit nutty, and crunchy and juicy texture. You can also cook it and then the texture is more similar to a potato but not as starchy. It also happens to be a great source of vitamin C and fiber. Just be sure to trim off the tough outer skin!
Servings 4 – 6
Prep Time 10 minutes Ingredients
- 1 small/medium jicama, tough outer skin trimmed off, cut into matchsticks (about 2 cups)*
- 1 large or 2 small cucumbers, seeds removed, cut into matchsticks (about 2 cups)*
- ½ cup chopped cilantro (about ½ bunch)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- *You could also cut them into smaller pieces or cubes instead of matchsticks for more of a salsa texture. If you can’t find jicama, you could just use cucumber or a combination of any raw crunchy veggies (radish, carrot, cabbage, etc…)
Instructions
- In a medium-large bowl, add the jicama, cucumber, cilantro, lime, sesame oil and salt. Toss to combine (it works best to just use your hands).
- Let it sit for at least 10 minutes or overnight.
Items you can prep ahead (optional)
- Trim and cut 1 small/medium jicama into matchsticks (about 2 cups)
- De-seed and cut 1 large or 2 small cucumbers into matchsticks (about 2 cups)
- Chop ½ cup cilantro
- Make the slaw
Substitutions:
- Substitute jicama with fennel, radish, and/or grated carrot
- 4-5 cups worth of any raw crunchy veggie can be used in this slaw!
Storage:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days
Leftovers + Repurposing:
- Leftover slaw is delicious in tacos, bowls, or salads.
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