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Watermelon Jicama Salad with Queso Fresco and Honey-Lime Vinaigrette | www.tasteloveandnourish.com

Watermelon Jicama Salad with Queso Fresco and Honey-Lime Vinaigrette

July 16, 2014 By Caroline 10 Comments

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Watermelon, so sweet and juicy, is one of my favorite parts of summer. We usually just cut them up and eat them as is, but while trying to come up with a cooling and refreshing salad idea, I knew I needed to pair it with…well, this attractive guy…

Jicama | Watermelon Jicama Salad with Queso Fresco and Honey-Lime Vinaigrette

If you’ve never tried jicama, you need to pick one up! Jicama is a root, native to Mexico, with a slightly sweet flavor, sometimes compared to a cross between pear and potato. It’s crisp and refreshing. While not a nutritional powerhouse, it is a great source of fiber, Vitamin C and potassium. Jicama is best eaten raw. Be sure to peel it with a sharp peeler, then slice into thin slices.

Watermelon Jicama Salad with Queso Fresco and Honey-Lime Vinaigrette | www.tasteloveandnourish.com

Watermelon Jicama Salad with Queso Fresco
and Honey-Lime Vinaigrette

4 cups watermelon, cubed
1 cup jicama, sliced thinly
1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
1/4 cup pepitas
coarse sea salt
basil leaves (optional)

Honey-Lime Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
sea salt
black pepper

Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl to combine and set aside.

Arrange the watermelon and jicama on two dinner plates. Sprinkle each with the queso fresco and pepitas. Divide the dressing between both salads. Sprinkle just a pinch of coarse sea salt over each.

Serves 2

Watermelon Jicama Salad with Queso Fresco and Honey-Lime Vinaigrette | www.tasteloveandnourish.com

Some other delicious recipes using jicama…

Red Cabbage Salad with Jicama and Peppers from The First Year
Blueberry Strawberry & Jicama Salsa from Two Peas and Their Pod
Jicama Mango and Carrot Salad from Aggie’s Kitchen
Fiesta Chicken Tacos with Mango and Jicama Salad from Taste and Tell

Filed Under: Lunch, Salads, Vegetables Tagged With: basil, easy, extra virgin olive oil, fresh, healthy, honey, jicama, lime, low fat, olive oil, pepitas, pepper, queso fresco, recipe, refreshing, salad, sea salt, summer, vegetables, vegetarian, vinaigrette, watermelon, watermelon jicama salad

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  1. Marie

    September 1, 2014 at 11:44 am

    Jicama is wonderful paired with watermelon. I love your photos – the salad looks gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Caroline Hurley

      September 2, 2014 at 2:09 pm

      Thank you so much, Marie! I agree…they go so well together!

      Reply
  2. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens

    July 28, 2014 at 9:59 am

    Seriously beautiful! And what gorgeously vibrant flavors! I love jicama in salad – it adds such great, refreshing crunch! This salad is like summer on a plate! Definitely pinning! :D

    Reply
    • Caroline Hurley

      July 30, 2014 at 5:08 pm

      Thank you SO MUCH Shelley! I love jicama too!

      Reply
  3. Amy @ Elephant Eats

    July 23, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    This is one of my all time favorite combos! You have me drooling right now…especially since I’ve been eating watermelon like nobody’s business this summer.

    Reply
    • Caroline Hurley

      July 30, 2014 at 5:15 pm

      Awww, thank you Amy! Us too…watermelon is one of our favorite summer fruits!

      Reply
  4. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen

    July 22, 2014 at 8:02 am

    What a beautiful and colorful salad! This looks absolutely bright and refreshing – perfect for summertime!

    Reply
    • Caroline Hurley

      July 30, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      Thank you so much Kristi!

      Reply
  5. Thalia @ butter and brioche

    July 17, 2014 at 9:28 pm

    this has to be the most perfect salad for summer.. i love jicama but never used it in my cooking before! definitely something i need to give a go! love it!

    Reply
    • Caroline Hurley

      July 30, 2014 at 5:44 pm

      Thank you, Thalia!

      Reply

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