Jicama And Melon Salad Recipes

WATERMELON-JICAMA SALAD

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.

JICAMA AND WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Remove outer, dark green leaves from the heads of butter lettuce. For each salad use to 2 to 3 leaves of lettuce to make a cup. Around the butter lettuce cup arrange 3 points of orange segments. Inside the cup, place jicama, watermelon, olives, feta cheese, and cranberries. When ready to serve finish the salad with the vinaigrette, sunflower seeds, and edible flowers.

WATERMELON JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and cut watermelon into bite-sized chunks. Peel the jicama root and slice into oversized matchsticks. In a large bowl, toss together the melon and jicama with the cilantro, lime juice, cayenne pepper, and a sprinkle of sea salt.

JíCAMA-MELON SALAD

Steps:

• In a nonreactive bowl, combine jícama and fruit. Toss with lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Refrigerate about 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Toss with chili powder before serving.

SWEET AND CRUNCHY JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, honey and salt. Add the jicama, carrots, apple and sesame seeds. Toss well to coat everything in the dressing. Let the salad sit for 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to combine and the vegetables to soften slightly.