A one-of-a-kind salad! I tasted something like this in the Trailblazers executive dining room in 1995. Anytime watermelon is in season, this is my go-to salad—and only four simple ingredients! It’s a 3-point shot for sure. Nothing but net! And the CROWD GOES WILD!!
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4th of July Watermelon Salad: Unique, Tasty, Vegan (Dairy Free)
A delicious salad with watermelon and jicama. If you don’t know it, Jicama is an easy-to-find root vegetable with a sweet taste and a satisfying crunch. This recipe is also low-calorie and dairy-free. Great for any summer gathering!
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs watermelon, 1" cubes
- 1 lb jicama, 1/2" cubes
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 TBSP Trader Joe's Chili Lime Seasoning (optional) (garnish)
Instructions
- Into a large serving bowl: Cube the watermelon and the jicama in approximately equal size cubes. Chop the cilantro. Put about 1/2 the chopped cilantro into the salad. Save the rest in a paper towel for another use. Add the lime juice to the bowl. Toss gently.
- NOTE: Be conservative with the cilantro. The cilantro flavor will "bloom" as it sets overnight in the refrigerator. You can always add more the next day (but it's hard to take it out one little fleck at a time!!!)
- Optional garnish: If you're daring, add a small sprinkle of Trader Joe's Chili Lime Seasoning after it is on the plate. If you are familiar with the hispanic Tajin, it's quite similar.
Notes
To get 3 lbs of watermelon cubes, start with a small (4-5 lbs, 1.8-2.25 kg) watermelon.
Jicama is an easy-to-find root vegetable with a sweet taste and a satisfying crunch. If you’ve never used it before, look for it among the produce. Just peel it and cube it. Or cut it into sticks for a satisfying surprise on a veggie plate with hummus, salsa, or queso dip.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
4th of July Watermelon Salad: Unique, Tasty, Vegan (Dairy Free)
Amount per Serving
Calories
75.32
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.33
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
0.04
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.12
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.07
g
Sodium
27.1
mg
1
%
Potassium
289.31
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
18.76
g
6
%
Fiber
3.72
g
16
%
Sugar
11.72
g
13
%
Protein
1.53
g
3
%
Vitamin A
1051.43
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
27.94
mg
34
%
Calcium
22.14
mg
2
%
Iron
0.82
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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