Spicy Watermelon & Jicama Salad with Lime-Mint Dressing

A refreshing and vibrant salad that perfectly complements spicy dishes. The sweetness of watermelon and the crispness of jicama are balanced by a zesty lime-mint dressing and a touch of chili.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

177 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.60/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack•Salad

Cuisine:

Mexican

Main Ingredient:

Pork

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

4cupsWatermelon(Cubed)

£2.50

2cupsJicama(Peeled and julienned or cubed)

£1.75

0.3cupRed Onion(Thinly sliced)

£0.15

0.3cupFresh Mint(Chopped)

£0.60

0.3cupFresh Cilantro(Chopped)

£0.50

3tablespoonsLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.35

2tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin)

£0.20

1tablespoonHoney (or agave for vegan)(Optional, to taste)

£0.25

0.3teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(Or more, to taste)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonSalt(To taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(To taste)

£0.05

Total Cost

£6.41

£1.60 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, julienned jicama, and thinly sliced red onion.
2.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or agave), red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
3.
Pour the dressing over the watermelon and jicama mixture. Gently toss to combine.
4.
Stir in the chopped mint and cilantro.
5.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with extra mint or cilantro if desired.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (340g)

177 kcal / 739 kJ

Carbs

26.1g

10% of RDA

Fat

8.6g

12% of RDA

Protein

2.4g

5% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4.6 g

15% of RDA

Sugar

17.9 g

20% of RDA

Sodium

153 mg

7% of RDA

Saturated Fat

1.2 g

6% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For best flavor, use ripe, but firm, watermelon.

If you don't have jicama, you can substitute with other crisp vegetables like cucumber or radishes.

Make the dressing ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Add a sprinkle of Tajin seasoning for an extra kick.

Cooking Equipment

Large Bowl

Whisk

Cutting Board

Knife

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

Complete the Meal

Main Course

Loaded Pork Chop Burrito Bowl

A flavorful and customizable burrito bowl featuring seasoned pork chops, rice, beans, and your favorite toppings.

50 minutes

4 servings

Medium

"Pairs perfectly with this starter"

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Spicy Watermelon & Jicama Salad with Lime-Mint Dressing

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