Watermelon-jicama salad
Refresh your palate with a vibrant watermelon-jicama salad bursting with flavor. This colorful and crisp dish is a perfect blend of sweet and tangy notes.
Ingredients:
- 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
Instructions:
- Mix together the watermelon and jicama in a spacious bowl. Incorporate the lime zest. Add the jalapeno, chives, scallion, cilantro, and basil, and combine thoroughly.
- In a different little bowl, blend the lime juice, lemon juice, and olive oil using a whisk. Season with salt and pepper as per your preference and pour over the watermelon-jicama mix. Sprinkle in the Cotija cheese. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if required.
- Enjoy right away or store covered in the refrigerator for a maximum of 2 hours.
Summary:
- Calories: 1031 kcal
- Fat: 61 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Carbs: 116 g
- Potassium: 1873 mg
- Magnesium: 183 mg