JíCAMA-MELON SALAD

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Provided by Tom Gilliland

Categories     Citrus     Fruit     Herb     Freeze/Chill     No-Cook     Cinco de Mayo     Chill

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large jícama, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
3 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned with pulp and membrane removed
1 large cantaloupe or honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-size chunks
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1 cup fresh lime juice
2 sprigs cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

Steps:

  • In a nonreactive bowl, combine jícama and fruit. Toss with lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Refrigerate about 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Toss with chili powder before serving.

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