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Watermelon, Jicama and Mango Salad with Pepita Crunch

What happens with you combine jicama, watermelon and mango and finish it was a signature crunch?  Well, if your taste buds had eyes, they'd roll back in their head!
By Chef Laura Briscoe
Watermelon, Jicama and Mango Salad with Pepita Crunch

Crunch + Crunch = Delicious.  Sweet mango and watermelon combined with crunchy jicama and Pepita Crunch is the perfect formula for a light and tasty summer salad.  Get your knife skills honed and chop away - your new favorite dish is waiting!

Watermelon, Jicama and Mango Salad with Pepita Crunch

By Chef Laura Briscoe
Prep time:20 minutes
Cook Time:None
Servings:Serves 6 as a side

Ingredients

  • 1 large mango, peeled, pitted and cut into large dice
  • 1/2 of a small jicama, peeled, cut into large dice
  • 1/2 half of a small personal watermelon, peeled and cut into large dice
  • Lime juice, to taste
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Chipotle powder, to taste
  • Ground cumin, to taste
  • Cilantro and/or Mint, chopped, optional
  • Red leaf or butter lettuce, leaves whole, to serve
  • Pepita Crunch, 1 T per serving

Instructions

  • Place the mango, watermelon and jicama into three separate bowls.
  • Combine lime juice, spices and salt in a small bowl. Portion equally into the each of the bowls holding the fruits and jicama. Marinate, refrigerated, at least one hour.
  • To serve, place greens on a plate and top with each of the fruits/jicama. Finish with Pepita Crunch.
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