Best 8 Jicama Melon Cucumber And Tomato Salad Recipes

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Escape the mundane with a refreshing Jicama Melon Cucumber and Tomato Salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant salad boasts a delightful crunch from the jicama and cucumber, a burst of sweetness from the melon, and a tangy kick from the tomatoes. Dressed in a tangy lime-cilantro vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for hot summer days and backyard barbecues.

But that's not all - this versatile recipe offers endless possibilities for customization. For a spicy kick, add a pinch of chili powder or chopped chili peppers. Craving a tropical twist? Substitute mango or pineapple for the melon. Or, for a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or shrimp.

This article presents a collection of refreshing summer salads that are sure to impress. From the classic Cucumber Salad with its simple yet addictive combination of cucumber, onion, and vinegar, to the unique Watermelon Feta Salad with its sweet and savory balance, these salads are anything but ordinary.

Unlock the secrets of a refreshing and flavorful culinary journey as you explore these delightful recipes. Your taste buds will thank you!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

JíCAMA-MELON SALAD



Jícama-Melon Salad image

Provided by Tom Gilliland

Categories     Citrus     Fruit     Herb     Freeze/Chill     No-Cook     Cinco de Mayo     Chill

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large jícama, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
3 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned with pulp and membrane removed
1 large cantaloupe or honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-size chunks
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1 cup fresh lime juice
2 sprigs cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

Steps:

  • In a nonreactive bowl, combine jícama and fruit. Toss with lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Refrigerate about 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Toss with chili powder before serving.

JICAMA AND WATERMELON SALAD



Jicama and Watermelon Salad image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup fresh orange juice, plus 1 teaspoon zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus 1 teaspoon zest
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Kosher salt
1 jicama, cut into matchstick pieces
4 cups watermelon in 2-inch chunks
1/3 cup roughly torn fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk together juices, honey, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add the jicama, watermelon and mint and toss to coat.

MELON, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD



Melon, Cucumber and Tomato Salad image

Melon and cucumber are a marvelous combination, never more so than when ripe tomatoes provide a bridge between the two. Parsley, mint and the refreshing bite of Champagne vinegar take the flavors even higher, making this salad both a perfect lunch or a fine start to a summer dinner.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 European cucumber, peeled if desired and cut in medium dice
Salt to taste
1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded if desired, cut in thin wedges or diced
1 small ripe honeydew melon or cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice or shaped into melon balls
2 to 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon mild honey, like clover, or agave nectar
4 tablespoons grapeseed oil, rice bran oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Fresh watercress for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the cucumbers in a colander set in the sink or a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let drain for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the other ingredients.
  • Toss the cucumbers, tomatoes and melon together in a bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, salt to taste, lime juice, honey and oil and toss with the fruit and vegetable mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Just before serving, toss with the herbs. Line plates with watercress if desired. Taste the salad, adjust the seasonings and serve over the watercress.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 138, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 555 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

MELON, CUCUMBER AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD



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This is an extremely simple, yet spectacularly refreshing salad, especially when made from height-of-the-season summer produce. Ripe melon mirrors the tomatoes' sweetness. Cucumber, a relative of melon, gives both crunch and flavor. A handful of basil and mint leaves, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice added just before serving, bring it all together.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small melon, such as cantaloupe or honeydew (about 3 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
8 ounces cherry tomatoes of different colors, halved
2 medium English cucumbers (about 12 ounces), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice, plus more to taste
Small handful of basil leaves
Small handful of mint leaves

Steps:

  • Place melon, tomatoes and cucumber in a large salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss well. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice. Toss lightly and leave to marinate for a few minutes and up to 30 minutes, to let the flavors mingle.
  • Add the basil leaves, tearing larger leaves into pieces, and the mint leaves.
  • Just before serving, fold the leaves into the salad and toss well. Taste and add a little more lime juice, as needed.

JICAMA, MELON, CUCUMBER, AND TOMATO SALAD



Jicama, Melon, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad image

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium jicama, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 medium cantaloupe, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 large cucumber, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
1 pint basked cherry tomatoes, rinsed and halved
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
3 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1/4 cup crumbled cotija or mild feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, toss together the jicama, cantaloupe, cucumber, and tomatoes. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, salt, and oil. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to mix. Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the salad. Refrigerate at least an hour. Serve cold. From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

JICAMA CUCUMBER SALAD



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Cool as a cuke and crunchy with jicama, this summery salad dressed with a splash of lime juice is a favorite with Debi Williams of Westminster, Colorado. "It's especially great as a side with all kinds of Mexican foods," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium jicama, peeled and julienned
1 small cucumber, seeded and julienned
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the jicama, cucumber, onion and chilies. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over jicama mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY TOMATO, CUCUMBER, AND WATERMELON SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Spicy Tomato, Cucumber, And Watermelon Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: small seedless watermelon, limes, Simple Truth™ Organic Grape Tomatoes, Simple Truth™ Organic Hass Avocados, medium Simple Truth™ Cucumber, Simple Truth™ Rosemary Balsamic Salad Dressing, jalapeño, flaky sea salt, Simple Truth Roasted and Salted No Shell Pistachios, Simple Truth™ Organic Basil leaves, Simple Truth Organic Chives

Provided by Kroger

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small seedless watermelon
2 limes
1 container Simple Truth™ Organic Grape Tomatoes, thinly sliced crosswise
2 Simple Truth™ Organic Hass Avocados, peeled, pitted, and cut into 2 in (5 cm) half-moons
1 medium Simple Truth™ Cucumber, peeled and sliced into thin half moons
½ cup Simple Truth™ Rosemary Balsamic Salad Dressing
1 jalapeño, steemed and thinly sliced
½ tablespoon flaky sea salt
2 tablespoons Simple Truth Roasted and Salted No Shell Pistachios, chopped
2 tablespoons Simple Truth™ Organic Basil leaves
1 tablespoon Simple Truth Organic Chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Cut the watermelon in half crosswise, then cut off the rind. Slice the flesh into ½-inch-thick half-moons, then cut the half-moons into 2-inch triangles.
  • Transfer the watermelon to a large bowl and toss with the lime juice. Set aside for 5 minutes to soak.
  • Remove the watermelon from the bowl with the lime juice and arrange in a single layer on a serving platter. Top with the grape tomatoes, avocados, and cucumber, then drizzle with the Simple Truth™ Rosemary Balsamic Salad Dressing.
  • Scatter the jalapeño slices on top of the salad, then sprinkle with the flaky salt, pistachios, basil, and chives.
  • Enjoy!

WATERMELON, CUCUMBER, AND JíCAMA SALAD



Watermelon, Cucumber, and Jícama Salad image

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lime     Watermelon     Mint     Basil     Cucumber     Summer     Vegan     Raw     Jícama     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups cubed (1/2 inch) seeded watermelon (from a 3-lb piece, rind discarded)
2 cups cubed (1/2 inch) peeled jicama (1 lb)
2 cups cubed (1/2 inch) peeled and seeded cucumber (1 1/2 lb)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Toss together all ingredients in a serving bowl. Serve immediately.

Tips for Making Jicama Melon, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad:

- Choose ripe, fresh vegetables for the best flavor. Look for jicama that is firm and smooth, with no blemishes. Choose cantaloupe or honeydew melon that is fragrant and slightly soft to the touch. Select cucumbers that are deep green and firm, and tomatoes that are ripe and juicy. - Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly. This will also help them to absorb the dressing more easily. - Use a sharp knife to cut the vegetables. This will help to prevent them from tearing or bruising. - If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the vegetables. Be careful not to cut yourself! - A variety of dressings can be used for this salad. A simple vinaigrette dressing made with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper is a good option. You could also use a citrus-based dressing made with lemon or lime juice, or a creamy dressing made with yogurt or sour cream. - Garnish the salad with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or mint, before serving. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

This jicama melon, cucumber, and tomato salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a light and healthy lunch or a tasty side dish for your next barbecue, this salad is sure to please. Bon appétit!

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