Sweet and Savory Mango-Jicama Salad — FoodTokTV

Name: Sweet and Savory Mango-Jicama Salad — FoodTokTV
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sugar (Agave Nectar works as well, I also use sugar substitute and find it works when the fruit as already sweet); Grated lime zest of 2 limes plus 3 tablespoons juice; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes ( too taste – I usually add more as the Jicama can take it); Pinch salt; 12 ounces jicama – peeled & diced; 2 mangos, peeled & diced; Zest of 2 oranges, peeled and chop the fruit; Zest of 1 lemon and 2 tablespoons of juice; a pint of washed and dried blueberries; 1 tablespoon of honey (or early season maple syrup)(optional); Fresh mint leaves

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Frank Strona, our west coast creator and online educator, reminds us that sometimes it’s normal that we get tired of the heavy meals that the winter brings us. So he shared this favorite for Mango-Jicama salad. He noted that several versions exist online but he found them too plain – sois sharing h

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:27:14 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories781.6 kcal (39%)

Total Fat3.5 g (5%)

Carbs199.9 g (77%)

Sugars142.9 g (159%)

Protein9.8 g (20%)

Sodium255.5 mg (13%)

Fiber34.3 g (123%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

3 tablespoonssugar

Agave Nectar works as well, I also use sugar substitute and find it works when the fruit as already sweet

2limes

Grated lime zest of, plus 3 tablespoons juice

¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes

too taste - I usually add more as the Jicama can take it

12 ouncesjicama

Zest of, peeled and chop the fruit

1lemon

Zest of 2 tablespoons of juice

blueberries

washed and dried

1 tablespoonhoney

or early season maple syrup, optional

fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Step 1

Preparation

Step 2

In small saucepan, on medium heat add the sugar, 1/2 the lime zest and juice, 1/2 the lemon juice, 1/2 the orange zest

Step 3

Add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and a pinch salt.

Step 4

Cook for 3 minutes until the sugar dissolves; stirring constantly.

Step 5

Remove pan from burner

Step 6

Peel the jicama, and cut into 1/4″ dice (should yield 1-1/2 cups), stir jicama in to the pan with the sugar syrup to coat, and allow the syrup to cool for 20 minutes.

Step 7

While you wait for it to cool

Step 8

Peel the mangos, removing pit, and cut into 1/2″ dice (should yield about 4 cups). Add to a large serving bowl.

Step 9

Peel your oranges and cut away the pith. Slice into 1/2″ thick rounds and then into 1/2″ dice. Add to bowl with diced mango.

Step 10

Add the blueberries

Step 11

Add the rest of the lime, lemon and orange zest and juices, honey and toss.

Step 12

After the syrup has cooled for 20 minutes, pour over the fruit in serving bowl and toss until well combined.