WATERMELON-JICAMA SALAD

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"Basil pairs perfectly with watermelon, and the jalapeno gives it a spicy kick."

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups cubed watermelon (1/2-inch pieces)
1 cup cubed peeled jicama (1/2-inch pieces)
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, deveined and minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon sliced scallion, white and pale green parts only
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the watermelon and jicama in a large bowl. Add the lime zest. Stir in the jalapeno, chives, scallion, cilantro and basil. Mix well.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk the lime juice, lemon juice and olive oil until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper and drizzle over the watermelon-jicama mixture. Toss in the Cotija cheese. Check the seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours.

moraima goris
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. It's so delicious, they won't even realize they're eating healthy.


Azuka Chinedu
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Shaban Shaban
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This is the perfect summer salad. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.


Dorina Booysen
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I've never had a salad like this before. It's so refreshing and unique.


Shariyar Mirza
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. It's also a healthy and delicious snack.


Yuskysquad2
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I love the combination of watermelon and jicama in this salad. It's so unique and refreshing.


matthew mcnamara
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so light and refreshing, and the watermelon and jicama are so juicy and crisp.


Narendra Shahu
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Albert Lea
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This salad is the perfect way to use up leftover watermelon. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Can Empire
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Olivia Brooks
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This is a great summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and the watermelon and jicama are so juicy and crisp.


The Ark
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The colors are so vibrant and the flavors are amazing.


MQasim Ansari
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This salad was so refreshing and delicious! I loved the combination of watermelon and jicama, and the lime dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


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