This fresh and flavorful Jicama Pineapple Slaw is full of bright flavors. This colorful slaw is loaded with summer produce and is incredibly healthy. Great for summer gatherings and potlucks!
When the weather gets warm, it's always nice to have a fresh slaw or salad to cool off with, and still get in some veggies!
This jicama pineapple slaw is giving major tropical vibes with fresh pineapple and strawberries mixed in. The perfect slaw for hot summer days!
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What is jicama?
Jicama is a root vegetable. It is usually a circular shape with a brown skin.
The inside flesh is white. And it has a texture somewhat like an apple. Though not as sweet.
You can buy jicama in most grocery stores in its whole form in the produce section. It's also typically available in the prepared vegetables section, already peeled and cut into sticks.
Why I love this Jicama Pineapple Slaw
- Dietary needs - this slaw is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and refined sugar free
- Comes together in one bowl - you don't even need to make a separate dressing! Everything just gets tossed in one bowl.
- Sweet & crunchy - just what a slaw should be. The crunchy jicama pairs perfectly with sweet pineapple
- Featuring fruits and veggies - you'll get a solid serving of both fruits and vegetables in this slaw
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Jicama: feel free to buy a whole jicama and peel it or buy the pre-cut jicama in the packaged produce section
- Carrots: carrots taste best when you buy them whole and grate them yourself, so I highly recommend this. But buying pre-grated carrots is a great time-saver if you're in a pinch
- Baby Cucumbers: baby cucumbers tend to have less seeds and thinner peels, so I recommend them in a slaw like this to reduce prep time. But feel free to partially peel and seed a regular cucumber instead.
- Pineapple: fresh pineapple is ideal, but you could canned in a pinch
- Strawberries: if you want to use a different fruit, blueberries would also be tasty in this slaw
- Jalapeño: leave the seeds in for extra heat or discard them to cut down on spice
- Cilantro: fresh cilantro is best, but there are some good freeze dried options that you could sub to cut down on prep time
- Lime Juice: fresh lime juice will have the best flavor, but a store bought juice would be fine too
- Maple Syrup: for a completely fruit-sweetened slaw use date syrup instead
- Salt & Pepper
How to make Jicama Pineapple Slaw
Step 1. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and toss well to coat.
Step 2. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.
What to serve with Jicama Pineapple Slaw
This slaw makes a great side dish. Serve alongside your favorite protein-packed meals, like:
- Seitan Burgers
- Smoky Tofu
- Vegan BLTs
- Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
- Vegan Egg Salad
- Chickpea Patty Burgers
- Tofu Satay Skewers
- Portobello Burgers
FAQ & Expert Tips
This recipe makes A LOT of slaw. It's so great to feed a crowd at a summer BBQ.
But feel free to half the recipe if you only want to feed a few people
I recommend serving this slaw immediately to optimize freshness.
If you have leftovers, place them in an air tight container and store in the fridge. The slaw will last up to a week in the fridge
The ingredients in this slaw are pretty hardy, but if you want to optimize freshness you can sprinkle some lemon juice on the slaw - the acid helps keep the ingredients from going bad.
This recipe only calls for half a pineapple, so here's a few recipes to use those leftovers:
Piña Colada Mocktails
Pineapple Mango Guacamole
Sweet & Sour Tofu with Pineapple
Tropical Orange Smoothie Bowl
Yellow Squash Smoothie
Monochrome Fruit Salad
Make jicama fries!
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for this flavorful summer slaw. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Jicama Pineapple Slaw
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Jicama, cubed
- 3 Large Carrots, sliced and quartered
- 3 Baby Cucumbers, sliced and quartered
- 2 Cups about ½ large Pineapple, diced
- 1 Cup Diced Strawberries
- 1 Jalapeño, seeds removed and finely minced
- 3 Tablespoons Minced Cilantro
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and toss well to coat.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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