jicama and watermelon salad with mint

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Dave Smith
Myrtle Beach, SC

Jicama is a root that resembles a turnip although it has a mild, sweet flavor and a crisp texture. Diced and tossed with watermelon, mint, watercress and a light dressing makes a beautiful side dish or salad course.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min

Ingredients For jicama and watermelon salad with mint

  • 2 Tbsp
    champagne vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    tequila
  • 2 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • 1 tsp
    honey
  • 1 pinch
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 c
    canola oil
  • 4 c
    watermelon, seedless cut 1/2 into - inch dice
  • 4 c
    jicama, cut 1/2 into - inch dice
  • 1 bunch
    watercress
  • 1/2 c
    mint, fresh
  • fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

How To Make jicama and watermelon salad with mint

  • 1
    Whisk together the champagne vinegar, tequila, lime juice, honey and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper and slowly whisk in the canola oil until emulsified.
  • 2
    Combine the watermelon and jicama large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper and add the vinaigrette; toss to coat evenly and place the salad on a platter.
  • 3
    Garnish the top with watercress and mint.

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