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.

Florence Nyangasi
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of watermelon and jicama.


Franz King
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect salad for a summer party or potluck.


Sardar Wali Barak
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use different fruits and vegetables depending on what I have on hand.


Sajid Albaloshi
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I made this salad for my family, and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


Rojit Limbu
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The watermelon and jicama are so refreshing, and the lime-cilantro dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


zunair zynii
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This salad is so healthy and refreshing! It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Rayhan Angel
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was perfect! It was easy to transport and everyone loved it.


Raazik khan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. I had some that was starting to go bad, so I decided to make this salad. It turned out great!


RedZone
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I was looking for a light and refreshing salad to serve at a summer party, and this one fit the bill perfectly! It was easy to make and everyone loved it.


Janet Boakye
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I'm not a huge fan of watermelon, but I loved this salad! The jicama and lime-cilantro dressing really balanced out the sweetness of the watermelon. I will definitely be making this again.


Gyamfi Godfred
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how refreshing and delicious it was. I will definitely be making it again.


Darlene Patton
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This salad was absolutely delicious! The watermelon and jicama were so refreshing, and the lime-cilantro dressing was the perfect finishing touch. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.