Sweet Potato & Jicama Salad
With a slightly sweet and nutty flavor jicama packs a nutritional punch. Paired with sweet potatoes and spicy jalepeño, it becomes a sweet and savory side.
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Ingredients
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
½ cup jicama, cut into ½-inch cubes
¾ cup red onion, diced
2 tbsp garlic, minced
1½ tbsp jalapeño, diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
5 tbsp white wine vinegar
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation
1. Fill a large pot with ½-inch water and place sweet potatoes in water and cover. Steam on high heat for about 8 to 10 minutes, until softened.
2. While steaming, mix together jicama, onion, garlic, jalapeño and cilantro in a medium bowl.
3. When potatoes are finished, rinse with cold water and set aside for 5 minutes to cool.
4. In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, oil, salt and pepper.
5. Add potatoes to jicama mixture. Pour vinegar-oil dressing over top and stir until well combined. Let marinate, covered, for 10 minutes in refrigerator. Best if enjoyed within 3 to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1 cup
- Calories 140
- Carbohydrate Content 23 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 5 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 2 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 65 mg