JICAMA, MELON, CUCUMBER, AND TOMATO SALAD

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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.

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Avayjung Chhetri
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I'm not a big fan of jicama, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. It added a nice sweetness and crunch.


Bo Baker
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This salad is a great way to use up summer produce. It's also very easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Francois Barnard
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. It's sweet, crunchy, and refreshing all at the same time.


HR Rimon
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect side dish for a summer party.


Tshepiso Tshepe
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I'm not a huge fan of raw jicama, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. It added a nice crunch and sweetness.


SK Hasibul
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This salad is very easy to make and it's a great way to use up summer produce. I will definitely be making it again.


Breadyn Lee
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning or a more flavorful dressing.


shone mone
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with less melon or a different type of dressing.


Yandeh Gomez
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. The jicama and melon are sweet and crunchy, the cucumber is cool and refreshing, and the tomato adds a nice bit of acidity. The lime dressing is also very flavorful.


Humayun Tawhid
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue or picnic.


Mohf Bxhc
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I'm not usually a fan of jicama, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. It added a nice sweetness and crunch. The dressing was also very flavorful.


Azriel Mitchell
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the bright colors. It was also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.


Amahle Yaka
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This salad was a refreshing and crunchy summer treat! The combination of jicama, melon, cucumber, and tomato was perfect, and the lime dressing added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.