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Watermelon, Jicama and Cucumber Salad

Watermelon, Jicama and Cucumber Salad is made with cubed watermelon, peeled and cubed jicama, and cucumber.

Total
15 min
Original yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
11 listed

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Estimating…
SaladsAmericanSidesTotal: 30 minutes or less
Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Sides
Cuisine
American
Preparation & total time
Total: 30 minutes or less
Dish type
Salads

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Get to know the ingredients

lime (juice only)

In the method: In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper.

raw honey

In the method: In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper.

kosher salt

In the method: In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: Juice from 1 lime
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 teaspoons raw honey
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Ingredient noteSource seasoning: Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 cups cubed watermelon
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 cups peeled and cubed jicama
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 large cucumber (peeled, seeded and cubed)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 ounces cubed or crumbled feta cheese
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

How to make it

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Make room for Watermelon, Jicama and Cucumber Salad

Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Add feta and mint and toss gently.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

What happens at the end?

Add feta and mint and toss gently.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: skinnytaste.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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