Spicy Grilled Watermelon Jicama And Cucumber Salad Recipes

GRILLED WATERMELON SALAD WITH SWEET AND SPICY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Combine the oil, honey, lime juice, zest, shallots, hot sauce, garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl to make a sweet and spicy vinaigrette. Set aside.
• For the salad: Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in the pecans and brown sugar, stirring to coat. Cook over medium heat until the sugar begins to caramelize, about 3 minutes. Spread out pecans on prepared baking sheet to cool.
• Heat an outdoor gas grill to high or prepare a charcoal grill for high, direct-heat grilling. Trim the ends off the watermelon. Stand the watermelon on one cut end and cut in half, then cut each half in half again. Cut the quarters into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush the vinaigrette on both sides of the watermelon slices. Add the watermelon slices to the grill in a single layer and cook until warmed through and grill marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cool the watermelon, then cut into cubes. (You won't use all the watermelon for the salad. Use as much as you like.)
• Layer the arugula leaves, grilled watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, blue cheese, pecans, parsley and scallions in a salad bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss just before serving.

WATERMELON-JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the watermelon and jicama in a large bowl. Add the lime zest. Stir in the jalapeno, chives, scallion, cilantro and basil. Mix well.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk the lime juice, lemon juice and olive oil until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper and drizzle over the watermelon-jicama mixture. Toss in the Cotija cheese. Check the seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours.

JICAMA AND WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together juices, honey, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add the jicama, watermelon and mint and toss to coat.

WATERMELON, CUCUMBER, AND JíCAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together all ingredients in a serving bowl. Serve immediately.

SPICY GRILLED WATERMELON, JICAMA AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high. Slice watermelon in half. Place flesh side down on a cutting board. Cutting crosswise, slice each watermelon half into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Using a pastry brush, brush slices lightly all over with olive oil. Grill for 3 minutes per side, or until black grill marks appear. Cool slightly before cutting into cubes.
• For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk. Set aside.
• For the salad, combine cooled cubed watermelon, cucumbers, red onion, Serrano chili, pepitas, cilantro and mint in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss gently until well combined. Add crumbled queso fresco cheese and serve either at room temperature or slightly chilled.

SPICY WATERMELON SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE AND LIME

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together oil, vinegar, lime zest and juice, honey and jalapeño. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the red onion and toss to coat. Let marinate, 10 minutes.
• While the onions marinate, chop the watermelon and the pineapple into 1-inch cubes, discarding any seeds. Add watermelon and pineapple to the vinaigrette and toss to coat; season to taste. Refrigerate until serving.
• When ready to serve, add feta and herbs to salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Tajin, if using, and serve immediately.

JICAMA CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the jicama, cucumber, onion and chilies. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over jicama mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

JICAMA SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND LIME

Steps:

• In a medium size bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
• Allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.

REFRESHING SWEET AND SPICY JICAMA SALAD (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Combine jicama, orange chunks, red bell pepper, cucumber, sweet yellow and orange peppers, radishes, Thai chile peppers, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lemon juice, and black pepper in a large bowl.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.