Romaine, Mango and Jicama Salad
This health-friendly salad is packed with vitamin A and has lots of fiber
8 cups of Romaine lettuce (about one head) or mixed greens
½ cup of Red onion (½ onion) finely sliced
1 Mango ripe but firm, peeled and cut into ¾ inch cubes
½ cup Jicama cut into ¼ x 2” strips
1 Avocado peeled and sliced
1½ tablespoons Cider vinegar
1 Garlic Clove minced
¼ cup Fresh cilantro cut and discard bottom 2 inches of stems and chopped
1 teaspoon honey
¼ teaspoon Salt according to taste
¼ teaspoon Ground black pepper according to taste
¼ cup Olive oil
What You Will Need
Cutting flat board
Sharp knife to chop or slice
Strainer
Large bowl
Small container
Small whisk or fork
Tongs
Directions
Wash, strain and cut/tear lettuce into the small and fine bite-size pieces.
In a large bowl - add lettuce, onion, mango and jÃcama.
Prepare to dress -
A) In a small container: mix cider vinegar, garlic, cilantro, honey, salt and pepper altogether with a small whisk, fork or anything you are comfortable with.
B) Add olive oil slowly, while stirring to blend nicely well.
Toss salad lightly with dressing and adjust seasoning if it is required.
Garnish with one of my favorite avocado slices.
Serve.
Tips
Try this recipe with one of our favorite dressing
¼ c vinaigrette dressing
1½ Tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
Nutrition Info and more
Serving size: 1½ cups
Total calories
175 Total fat: 14 g , Saturated fat: 2 g, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Protein: 2 g, Fiber: 5 g,Sodium: 108 mg Added Sugar: <1g
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