
Watermelon, Jalapeño & Jicama Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing
*vegan, gluten free, dairy free
If you’re looking for some summer side dish inspiration, look no further. This colorful watermelon and jicama salad offers a unique flavor combination and is oh-so refreshing on a hot summer day. We recommend pairing this salad with shrimp, scallops, white fish, or grilled chicken.
Ingredients:
- 24 oz seedless watermelon, cut into 2 ½ x-½ inch sticks
- 16 oz jicama, peeled, cut into 21/2 x ½-inch sticks (Trader Joe’s sells these pre-sliced)
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 1 scallion (white and pale-green parts only), thinly sliced
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Sea salt to taste
Directions:
1) Chop watermelon and jicama into sticks
2) Chop jalapeño and scallions and mix with watermelon and jicama.
3) Mix lime juice, cilantro, and sea salt in a small bowl, and then use to dress watermelon jicama mixture.
4) Pair with your favorite lean protein and enjoy!
Nutrition Info: (makes 4 servings)
Per serving:
- 86.3 Calories
- 20.1g Carbs
- 4.9g Fiber
- 0g Fat
- 1.8g Protein
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Christine Hronec
Christine Hronec is the Owner and food scientist of Gauge Girl Training LLC, an online meal planning, training, and coaching service; and also the owner of Gauge Life LLC, a dietary supplement based out of Philadelphia.