Jicama Grapefruit Salad Recipe

Name: Jicama Grapefruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 jicama (1 lb. or a 1-lb. piece); 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 2 red grapefruits (1 1/4 lb. each); 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sliced red radish; 1 firm-ripe avocado (1/2 lb.); pepper

Servings: persons

1
Rinse jicama. Cut off and discard skin and any tough fibers. Cut jicama into matchstick-size sticks 2 to 3 inches long.
2
Rinse onion slices with cool water and drain.
3
With a knife, cut off and discard grapefruit peel and membrane. Over a wide serving bowl, cut between inner grapefruit membranes and lift out fruit segments.
4
Put fruit in bowl. Squeeze remaining membrane over bowl to collect juice.
5
Drain grapefruit segments; save 1/2 cup juice and keep the rest to drink.
6
Combine the 1/2 cup juice with vinegar, basil, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; return to grapefruit. Add jicama, radishes, and onion and mix.
7
Peel, pit, and thinly slice avocado onto jicama salad. Gently mix and add salt and pepper to taste.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 jicama (1 lb. or a 1-lb. piece), 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, 2 red grapefruits (1 1/4 lb. each), 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Jicama Grapefruit Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jicama Grapefruit Salad

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