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  1. Healthy Recipe, Watermelon-Jicama Salad

     

    For a light but tasty summer side, the basil pairs perfectly with watermelon, and jalapeno gives it a spicy kick.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Ingredients

    • 8 cups cubed watermelon (½-inch pieces)
    • 1 cup cubed peeled jicama (½-inch pieces)
    • 1 tablespoon lime zest
    • 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, deveined and minced
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
    • 1 tablespoon sliced scallion, white and pale green parts only
    • ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
    • ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
    • ½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese

    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.

     

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

     

    From The Food Network


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