Jicama Slaw

Name: Jicama Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded peeled jicama; 1/2 cup shredded carrot; 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This jicama slaw is a nice change of pace from traditional cabbage coleslaw. The jicama adds a sweet, nutty flavor and lots of extra crunch.

Ingredients

1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded peeled jicama
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine cilantro, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Stir in jicama, carrot and red pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 109 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

This jicama slaw is a nice change of pace from traditional cabbage coleslaw. The jicama adds a sweet, nutty flavor and lots of extra crunch.

Recipe Creator