Zesty Watermelon & Jicama Salad

When it’s hot outside, this cool salad is so refreshing.

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Zesty Watermelon & Jicama Salad

Easy and flavorful, this salad just might become your go-to BBQ side dish!

Course Salad, Side Dish

Servings 10

Calories 37kcal

Ingredients

• 4 cups watermelon rind removed, seeded and cubed into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese or another crumbly cheese such as feta
• 1 cup chopped peeled jicama
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1 lime
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder or more, to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped (or another fresh, leafy herb such as basil or thyme)
• ¼ teaspoon salt optional

Instructions

• Wash hands with soap and water.
• Wash watermelon well before cutting.
• Put watermelon in a serving bowl.
• Squeeze lime juice over watermelon cubes.
• Sprinkle with chili powder and salt, if desired.
• Stir together gently and serve right away.

Notes

If bringing this dish away from home, keep watermelon separate from other ingredients then, toss together before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Vitamin D: 1µg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg