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Mango & Jicama Salad

Written by Shikha   |   Last updated: February 25, 2026

 

Mango & Jicama Salad

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This crunchy but light salad goes great with Mexican food -- the sweetness of mango paired with the tartness of lime juice and earthiness of cilantro is a perfect symphony of flavors. I usually double the recipe and have the leftovers as a snack the next day!
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 mango
  • 1 jicama
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions 

  • Peel and cube mango. Set aside.
  • Peel and cube jicama. Set aside.
  • Put cumin seeds in a small frying pan and heat on medium, stirring occasionally.  
  • Roast seeds until they turn dark brown and you can smell a nutty aroma (about 5 minutes).
  • Turn off the stove immediately and cool the seeds to room temperature. Store in an airtight container if not using it right away.
  • Place mango, jicama, roasted cumin seeds, and all other ingredients in a bowl and toss.
  • Serve immediately.

Bon appétit!

    Shikha - Veggiecurean founder and recipe creator
    Shikha

    Shikha, creator of Veggiecurean, develops accessible vegetarian and vegan recipes with global influences. With training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and culinary schools, she combines technical expertise with practical plant-based cooking. Every recipe is thoroughly tested in her home kitchen to ensure success for home cooks.

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