Quinoa Jicama Salad with Lime
Quinoa Jicama Salad with Lime blends crisp jicama and fluffy quinoa with bursts of pineapple and golden raisins for a sweet-tart contrast. Toasty coconut and fresh cilantro add tropical aroma, while jalapeño and lime brighten each bite. Serve it chilled for lunch, potlucks, or as a refreshing side at summer dinners.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa Jicama Salad with Lime, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, bring the water and quinoa to a boil. Stir 1/4 teaspoon salt into the water, then return it to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until all the moisture is fully absorbed, about 15 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 more minutes.
- 2
Spread the quinoa in a thin layer on a platter and refrigerate until fully cooled, at least 15 minutes.
- 3
In a large bowl, mix the jicama, coconut, pineapple, raisins, sweet onion, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper; add the cooled quinoa and toss. Season the salad with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the salad is completely chilled, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 386.03 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 7.06 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 74.57 g 27%
- Total Fat 8.14 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 5.29 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 81.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 13.68 g Good Source 49%
- Total Sugars 33.34 g --
- Added Sugars 9.87 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 65.68 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.74 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 489.84 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 13.5 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 39.93 mg Good Source 44%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quinoa Jicama Salad with Lime is a Mexican side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Onion, Fresh Cilantro, Golden Raisin, and Jalapeño Pepper. Each serving provides about 386.03 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa Jicama Salad with Lime?
- It is a Mexican salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Quinoa Jicama Salad with Lime made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Onion, Fresh Cilantro, Golden Raisin, Jalapeño Pepper, Jicama. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa Jicama Salad with Lime?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 386.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa Jicama Salad with Lime easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Quinoa Jicama Salad with Lime healthy?
- Quinoa Jicama Salad with Lime has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 386.03 calories and 7.06 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.29 g (26% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.87 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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