Author Notes
This is the most refreshing side salad on a hot day. Sweet melon, crunchy jicama, spicy —garlic and zest
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Ingredients
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1 cup
ripe cantaloupe, cut into 1/2" dice
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1 1/2 cups
watermelon, cut into 1/2" dice
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1
cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2" dice
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1
jicama, peeled and cut into 1/2" dice
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1/4 cup
very thinly sliced red onion
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1 cup
queso fresco, crumbled -- plus extra for serving
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1/2
serrano pepper, thinly sliced, seeds removed (optional)
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3 tablespoons
agave
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1
lime, zested and juiced
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2 tablespoons
fresh mint, julienned
Directions
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In a large bowl combine the cantaloupe, watermelon, cucumber, jicama, red onion and serrano peppers (if using). Toss to combine. Add the queso fresco.
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In a small bowl combine the lime zest and agave. Cut the lime in half and add 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice to the agave mixture. Stir to combine and pour over the salad. Toss until the fruit and veg are coated. Chill for 30 minutes.
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Sprinkle mint and additional queso fresco on the salad.
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