I loved this Jicama Carrot Radish Slaw, and I was so happy when the jicama slaw stayed good in the fridge for several days. And this tasty carrot radish slaw with jicama is surprisingly low in net carbs!

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Lately I’ve been buying a big jicama nearly every time I go to the store. I slice it in sticks and use it to scoop up Grandma Denny’s Homemade Ranch Dip, Guacamole, or Easy Avocado Sauce.

And I’m not sure how the idea popped into my head to make Jicama Carrot Radish Slaw, but I absolutely loved this combination of little matchsticks of jicama with shredded carrots, radishes, green onion, and cilantro (optional).

I experimented a few times to get just what I wanted for the jicama slaw recipe, and for this final version I used a dressing with lime juice, Green Tabasco Sauce, Cumin, sea salt, and olive oil, for a delicious slaw made with jicama, carrots, and radishes that’s loaded with flavor!

What ingredients do you need for this recipe?

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  • jicama
  • shredded carrots
  • radishes
  • green onion
  • chopped cilantro (optional, use more green onion if you don’t want cilantro)
  • fresh-squeezed lime juice, (I used my fresh-frozen lime juice)
  • Green Tabasco Sauce (affiliate link), or use your favorite hot sauce if you don’t have this
  • ground cumin (affiliate link)
  • sea salt
  • extra-virgin Olive Oil (affiliate link)

What is Jicama?

Do you like jicama?  It’s a root crop that’s sometimes called Mexican Turnip, and I’d say the flavor of is similar to raw turnip as well. Raw jicama is crispy and sweet, and it doesn’t turn dark when it’s cut, making it perfect to use in salads. Jicama is also relatively low in carbs and high in fiber making it perfect for carb conscious eaters.  It’s sometimes cooked and used as a replacement for potatoes, which I haven’t tried yet.

How did I slice the Jicama to use it for slaw?

I used a Mandoline Slicer (affiliate link) to slice the jicama into very thin matchstick pieces, which I thought had great symmetry of cut with the carrots that I bought already shredded. You could still make this if you had to chop the jicama by hand, but using a mandoline makes the job very quick and easy.

What if you don’t want cilantro in this jicama slaw recipe?

If you’re someone who doesn’t enjoy the flavor of cilantro, just use a bit more thinly-sliced green onion and the jicama slaw will still be delicious!

Jicama and Carrot Slaw with Radishes, Cilantro, and Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette found on KalynsKitchen.com

Tips for making Jicama Carrot Radish Slaw:

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  1. Years ago a student named Kaleb gave me the Mandoline Slicer (affiliate link) which made it easy to slice the jicama into matchstick strips.
  2. I cut the long jicama strips in half so they were close to the length of the shredded carrots.
  3. I love pre-shredded carrots in salads because they’re a bit firmer than the carrots you shred yourself. I used one cup of carrots, but use even less carrots if you want lower carbs.
  4. I cut the radishes into half-moon shapes so each piece would have a red border.
  5. I used a generous amount of sliced green onion and chopped cilantro, but you can use  less. (If you don’t like cilantro I’d just use a bit more sliced green onion.)
  6. Whisk together ingredients to make the cumin-lime vinaigrette
  7. Toss the shredded carrot, jicama strips, radishes, and green onion until they’re well combined. 
  8. Then toss with the desired amount of dressing (you may not want all the dressings if you like your salads lightly dressed.)
  9. Then mix in the chopped cilantro (optional) and toss again.
  10. Serve Jicama Carrot Radish Slaw right away or refrigerate.

Jicama and Carrot Slaw with Radishes, Cilantro, and Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette found on KalynsKitchen.com

Make it a Low-Carb Meal:

This would be delicious served with Low-Carb Slow Cooker Pulled Pork, Grilled Fusion Chicken, Grilled Boneless Pork Chops, Salmon Roasted in Olive Oil, or Herb-Marinated Air Fryer Chicken Thighs for a low-carb dinner.

More Tasty Salads with Jicama:

Jicama Carrot Radish Slaw
Yield: 6 servings

Jicama Carrot Radish Slaw

Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

I loved this Jicama Carrot Radish Slaw, and the salad also has cilantro, green onion, and cumin-lime vinaigrette for a fresh, tasty lunch! If you don't enjoy cilantro just use a bit more thinly-sliced green onion.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 cups matchstick jicama strips (1 medium-large jicama)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 bunch radishes, cut in to half-moon slices (about 10 radishes)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro (or less; can also use Italian parsley or a combination of cilantro and parsley)

Dressing Ingredients

  • 2 T fresh lime juice (see notes)
  • 1/2 tsp. Green Tabasco Sauce (or more; use your favorite hot sauce if you don’t have this)
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cumin (or slightly more if you really like cumin)
  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt
  • 3 T extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Peel the jicama, then use a mandoline, large grater, or a knife to cut the jicama into matchstick pieces.
  2. Grate carrots (or use pre-shredded carrots like I did.)
  3. Wash and trim radishes, then cut into half-moon shapes.
  4. Wash and dry green onions, then thinly slice.
  5. Wash cilantro (or parsley), spin dry or dry with paper towels, then chop with chef’s knife.
  6. In a small bowl or glass measuring cup mix together the lime juice,  Green Tabasco Sauce, ground cumin, and sea salt.
  7. Whisk in the olive oil, one tablespoon at a time.
  8. Put jicama strips, shredded carrots, sliced  radishes, and sliced green onion in a bowl and toss so they are well combined.
  9. Then toss salad again with desired amount of dressing.  (You may not want all the dressing if you like your salads on the dry side.)
  10. Add chopped cilantro (or parsley) and toss again.
  11. Serve right away or chill in the refrigerator for a few hours.

Notes

I used my fresh-frozen lime juice for this recipe. I used Green Tabasco Sauce (affiliate link) but use any Jalapeno sauce you prefer.

I was pleasantly surprised that this was still very good after being in the fridge.  It would probably keep for several days, but I ate all of mine the second day after it had been in the fridge overnight! It might need a bit more dressing added to perk up the flavors if you keep it longer.

Recipe created by Kalyn.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 104Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 127mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 5gSugar: 3gProtein: 1g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.

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Jicama and Carrot Slaw with Radishes, Cilantro, and Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette found on KalynsKitchen.com

South Beach Diet / Low-Carb Diet Suggestions:
This jicama slaw is surprisingly low in net carbs, or you could make an even lower-carb version of the slaw by using less carrots and more jicama and radishes. Using carrots would make this Jicama Slaw limited to phase 2 or 3 for the original South Beach Diet.

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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This recipe for Jicama Carrot Radish Slaw was first posted in 2011. It was last updated with more information in 2024.

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