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Ingredients
- For the Citrus Dressing:
- Orange juice - 2tbsp
- Lime juice - 2tbsp
- Dijon mustard - ½tsp
- Oil - 3tbsp
- Salt & Pepper - to taste
- For the Salad:
- Jicama - 1 medium, peeled and diced
- Avocado - 1, peeled and thinly sliced
- Corn - ½cup (par boiled if using fresh, thawed if using frozen)
- Red onion - 2tbsp, finely chopped
- Lemon zest - ½tsp
- Cilantro/ Parsley - 2tbsp, finely chopped
- Extra virgin olive oil - 1tbsp (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 907g | |
| Calories 869 | |
| Calories from Fat 550 | 63% |
| Total Fat 61.89g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat 6.13g | 25% |
| Trans Fat 1.05g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium 1804mg | 52% |
| Total Carbs 79.31g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 40.4g | 135% |
| Sugars 17.3g | 12% |
| Protein 8.86g | 14% |
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