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Fruit Salad with Jicama

Fruit Salad with Jicama

97 Ratings
97 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
Makes: 7 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Mango and papaya add a tropical flavor to this fruit salad while chili powder gives it a kick. The jicama provides a refreshing crunch and the result is a fruit salad that's sure to please.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups jicama, sliced (small)
  • 2 cups watermelon (cut into pieces)
  • 1 mango
  • 1 papaya (small)
  • 1 lime, cut into small pieces
  • 2 kiwifruit
  • 1 teaspoon lime or orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Wash, peel, and cut the jicama into thin slices.
  3. Wash, peel, and cut the rest of the fruit (including the lime) into slices or small pieces.
  4. On a large plate, arrange the fruit. Sprinkle the lime or orange juice over the fruit.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the salt and chili powder. Sprinkle over the fruit and serve.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

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Source:

Pictorial Recipes
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service
Oregon Family Nutrition Program
Recipe submitted by Lynn Myers Steele, 2000

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/7 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 86
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 94 mg
Carbohydrates 21 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 13 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 31 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 337 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 86
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 21 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 13 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 31 mg
Potassium 337 mg
Sodium 94 mg
Copper 130 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 27 mg
Phosphorus 32 mg
Selenium 1 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 52 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 74 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 11 mcg
Folate 43 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 16 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1 cups
Vegetables 1/2 cups

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Wonderful and refreshing...of course many of the fruits are best purchased when in season for best prices and ripeness. Excellent summer salad.
04/26/12
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