Watermelon Jicama Salad

By á-47

Ingredients

• 8 cups cubed watermelon, 1/2" pieces
• 1 cup cubed peeled jicama, 1/2" pieces
• 1 Tbsp. lime zest
• 1 jalapeno pepper, stemme3d, seeded and minced
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
• 1 Tbsp. sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Combine watermelon and jicama in a large bowl. Add the lime zest. Stir in the jalapeno, chives, green onions, cilantro and basil. Mix well.

In a separate small bowl, whisk the line 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.