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Watermelon and Jicama Salad With Jalapeño and Lime

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Alex Lau

This colorful watermelon and jicama salad packs a bit of heat by adding the jalapeño; it balances out the cooler flavors, but feel free to omit it.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

1 3-pound seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into 2½x½-inch sticks
½ large jicama, peeled, cut into 2½x½-inch sticks
1 jalapeño or serrano chile, thinly sliced
1 scallion (white and pale-green parts only), thinly sliced on a diagonal
½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Gently toss watermelon, jicama, jalapeño, scallion, cilantro, and lime juice in a large bowl; season generously with salt.

Nutrition Per Serving

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TagsSaladWatermelonMelonFruitJicamaRoot VegetableVegetableJalapeñoChileLimeCitrusSerrano ChileSummerQuickEasyWeeknight MealsSideDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeRawVeganVegetarianHealthyishLunchDinnerBon Appétit
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