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Cucumber and Jicama Slaw

A chili-spiced slaw of julienned cucumber and jicama pairs well with pork tacos, fajitas, or grilled shrimp.
Everyday Food, July/August 2010
  • Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1 small jicama
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, such as ancho or chipotle

Directions

  1. Cut English cucumber into 3-inch lengths, then thinly slice lengthwise, avoiding center. Cut slices into matchsticks. Peel jicama and thinly slice. Working with several slices at a time, stack and cut lengthwise into matchsticks. In a bowl, toss jicama, cucumber, honey, and fresh lime juice until combined. Season with coarse salt and chili powder.

Recipe Reviews

Reviews (1)

  • MaryDGinHP
    11 Apr, 2012

    I would use less lime juice and add more chili powder if I would make it again.