Summer Watermelon Jicama Salad

summer watermelon jicama salad

• Prep time: 5-10 minutes

• Cooking time: none

• Serves 4

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups cubed watermelon

• 8 thin slices of jicama cut into matchsticks

• 8 slices of cucumber cut into small pieces

• 6-8 cherry tomatoes

• 2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

• ½ teaspoon honey

• ⅛ teaspoon salt

• ⅛ teaspoon chili powder

• juice of ½ lime

• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• optional - if you're not paleo, AIP or dairy free, you can add crumbled goat cheese

Directions: 

Cut watermelon into cubes and place on plate. Cut jicama into matchsticks and layer on top of watermelon. Cut cucumber into small pieces and scatter on top of melon. Next cut the cherry tomatoes into quarters and liberally add to plate. In a separate small bowl, mix together olive oil, honey, lime juice, chili powder and whisk until incoorporated. Pour over melon salad and sprinkle with dressing. Optional to top with goat cheese if there are no dietary restrictions.