Jicama Fruit Salad
As demonstrated in the “Try Something New in the New Year” episode of Live It – February 2021
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced jicama
- 1 cup diced mango
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 Tbsp honey
- Lime zest (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice and honey. Add jicama and diced fruit, toss to combine. Chill for a few hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Note: Many fruits pair well with jicama. Experiment with different flavor combinations!
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Yield: 6 servings
Calories 82.3
Total Fat 0.4 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 4.3 mg
Potassium 272.5 mg
Total Carbohydrate 20.7 g
Dietary Fiber 4.4 g
Sugars 13.6 g
Protein 1.0 g
Vitamin A 5.6%
Vitamin B-6 5.9%
Vitamin C 102.4%
Vitamin E 4.3%
Copper 6.7%
Folate 6.7%
Iron 3.4%
Magnesium 5.5%
Manganese 26.8%
Live It is a cooking demonstration presented by the Nutrition Food Service and Wellness Departments at Parkview Health. Each episode is hosted by dietitian Andrea Miller, with a goal of showcasing nutrient-dense foods and teaching viewers doable ways to use them in order to promote wellness in our community.
For more recipes and to watch past episodes of Live It, visit www.www.chwchospital.org/live-it.