This Keto Apple (Jicama) Salad is a low-carb and crispy salad. It is made with a combination of jicama, celery, raspberries, pecans, and blackberries to make a colorful and nutrient-rich salad. We can also add dressing of lemon juice, mint, and olive oil to add a refreshing and tangy taste. This salad has lots of fiber, antioxidants, and good fat content, so it keeps us full without the extra carbs. This salad is prepared easily with simple ingredients available from the grocery stores without much searching. This Keto Apple (Jicama) Salad is not just keto-friendly, but vegetarian people will also have this salad without any issue because it is only made with fruits and veggies, with no meat included.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Portion size: 1 cup
- Time of preparation: 15 mints.
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 15 mints.
- Course: Salad / Side
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Diet: Keto, & Vegetarian
- Cook time: Nil
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Salad tongs
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup jicama
- ½ cup celery
- 1/3 cup blackberries
- ¼ cup raspberries
- ¼ cup pecans
- 2 tbsp. fresh mint
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- Salt and pepper
INGREDIENT NOTES:
JICAMA:
- It is a slightly sweet and crunchy vegetable, which is like an apple without the carbs, so we use this to make the salad instead of apples.
CELERY:
- Celery is included in the salad to add a refreshing taste.
BLACK BERRIES:
- They are low in carbohydrate content and loaded with fiber and antioxidants, and also provide a sweet and tart taste naturally.
PECANS:
- We use pecans to provide the crunchy taste, and they also add healthy fats to the salad.
RASPBERRIES:
- We can use raspberries in this recipe to keep the carbs low and also add color.
MINT:
- We use the mint to add a refreshing flavor and odor.
LEMON JUICE:
- It is used to add a tangy taste and also to balance the sweetness.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil is consumed to make the dressing of this salad, as it is loaded with good fats.
SALT AND PEPPER:
- They are used to develop the taste of this salad to boost the flavors.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Put the slices of jicama, celery, raspberries, pecans, & blackberries and mix them.
- Take a small dish and add some olive oil, black pepper, lemon juice, and salt, and stir with a whisk.
- Then we can add dressing to the salad and mix softly to coat the salad.
- We can sprinkle some mint leaves and serve chilled.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- We can serve this salad with grilled chicken or salmon as a light lunch.
- You can pair this salad with keto crackers or seed bread.
- We can also enjoy this salad on a refreshing summer picnic.
- Feta or goat cheese also added in this salad to make it a rich.
- We can add some avocado slices for the additional fat and to make them creamy.
- We can serve this salad with arugula or baby spinach for the additional greens.
TIPS:
- We can use a mandolin slicer to slice even slices, and it is also done quickly.
- You can also add the toasted pecans for an extra taste.
- We can chill the ingredients before we mix to prepare a refreshing salad.
- You can add the berries of choice.
- We can also add a pinch of Erythritol to prepare a sweet salad.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the salad in a closed box and preserve it for two days.
FREEZER:
- The texture of jicama and berries will get ruined, so we don’t freeze this salad.
FAQs:
Is there any alternative to raspberries?
- We can use red currants in place of raspberries; you can use them in moderation as they are slightly higher in carbs in the keto category.
Can I make this salad before the requirement?
- We can make and store the salad before the requirement, but store the dressing in a separate container so the salad will remain fresh.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Overall carbs: 6.5g
Fiber: 1.1g
Protein: 1.5g
Fat: 12g
Sodium: 40 mg
Net Carbs: 5.4g
Potassium: 200mg
Vitamin C: 12mg
Caloric content: 140 kcal
Calcium: 30mg
Portion Size: 1 cup
Iron: 0.7mg
Portions per Recipe: 4