Mango, Jicama, Cuke Salad with Chile Lime Dressing

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Mango, Jicama, Cuke Salad with Chile Lime Dressing

A refreshing, colorful salad for summertime.

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• Salad:
• 1 cup fresh mango, peeled, pitted and cut in ½” cubes
• 1 ½ cups cucumber, cut in ½” cubes
• 2 cups jicama, peeled and cut in ½” cubes
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• Dressing:
• 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice from about 4 limes
• 1 teaspoon chile powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon honey

Directions

1. Salad:
2. Prep the veggies: peel, pit and cube the mango, cut the cucumber into ½ “ cubes, peel and cut the jicama into ½” cubes, chop the cilantro.
3. Mix everything in a medium sized bowl.
4. Dressing:
5. Juice the limes.
6. Mix all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined.
7. Pour dressing over and stir until all ingredients are coated.
8. Serve immediately or chill in fridge if there is time.

Notes

Substitution and variations

• Try using mint instead of cilantro
• Try eating this after exercise for hydration and refreshment.

Something to Chew On

• What type of plant is jicama?
• What else would you add to this salad?

Nutrition info based on one serving.