Description
This Spicy Mango & Jicama Street Salad is a refreshing and vibrant summer dish combining sweet ripe mango, crunchy jicama, and spicy jalapeño with a zesty lime dressing. Perfect as a light snack or side, this salad offers a burst of tropical flavors with a hint of heat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce
- 2 cups diced ripe mango (Choose ripe, slightly soft mangoes)
- 1 cup julienned jicama (A crunchy and refreshing element, cucumber can be substituted)
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (Swap for yellow or orange bell peppers if desired)
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion (Soak in cold water if too strong)
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño, chopped (Adjust amount or remove seeds for less heat)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (Parsley can be used as a substitute)
Condiments & Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (Use fresh lime for the best flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (Adjust to personal taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Select ripe mangoes and dice them into small pieces. Julienne the jicama. Chop the red bell pepper, finely dice the red onion, and chop the cilantro and jalapeño.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the diced mango, julienned jicama, chopped red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño, ensuring even distribution.
- Add Dressing: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle the salt, enhancing the flavors.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients thoroughly without mashing the mango pieces.
- Let Flavors Meld: Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors blend beautifully.
- Serve: Serve the salad either chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side or snack.
Notes
- Use ripe mangoes for the sweetest flavor and best texture.
- Soaking diced red onions in cold water for 10 minutes can reduce their sharpness.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity and remove seeds if a milder heat is preferred.
- Cilantro can be substituted with parsley if desired.
- This salad is best eaten fresh but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to a day.
