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- Makes 5 cups
- Serving size: 1¼ cups
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Sweet and herbal, tender and crisp—this simple strawberry-mint salad has so much going for it. Chopped red onion adds tanginess to the juicy berries while matchstick-cut jicama offers a refreshing crunch. (If you can’t find jicama, sliced cucumber would be a tasty substitute.) But the magic of this simple dish is in the dressing: Punchy Dijon mustard, sweet maple syrup, zesty lime juice, and spicy red pepper flakes combine to create a symphony of lip-smacking flavor that binds all the different produce together. Plus, everything is mixed together in one bowl, which makes cleanup extra easy! Top the salad with fresh mint (or basil, if you want the recipe to skew in a more savory direction) and serve alongside French toast for the perfect brunch combo.
For more refreshing strawberry recipes, check out these tasty ideas:
- Loaded Strawberry Ice Pops
- Strawberry Gazpacho
- Spring Frisée Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
- Or check out our full collection of vegan strawberry recipes
Ingredients
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 4 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup matchstick-cut jicama
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together the first five ingredients (through crushed red pepper) and 3 tablespoons water. Add strawberries, jicama, red onion, and mint. Toss to coat. Cover and chill up to 4 hours before serving.
Per serving (1¼ cups): 94 calories, 22.5 g carbohydrates, 1.6 g protein, 0.6 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 39 mg sodium, 5.4 g fiber, 13.8 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
Comments (4)
(5 from 3 votes)I often see dressing recipes using Dijon or other mustards. I abhor the taste of mustard, and can taste even a tiny amount in a recipe. Do you have any suggestions for how I can amp up the flavor of the dressing without using mustard?
Hi Diana, You could omit the mustard here; the dressing will still get plenty of flavor from the lime zest and juice, maple syrup, and crushed red pepper. You could also try using a teaspoon tahini in place of the mustard. Or use another dressing recipe altogether, such as this strawberry dressing: https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-salads-sides/spring-strawberry-salad/
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