Recipe courtesy of Marcela Valladolid

Watermelon-Jicama Salad

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 25 min
  • Prep: 25 min
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
"Basil pairs perfectly with watermelon, and the jalapeno gives it a spicy kick."

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine the watermelon and jicama in a large bowl. Add the lime zest. Stir in the jalapeno, chives, scallion, cilantro and basil. Mix well.
  2. 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.
  3. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours.