Ginger-Lime Watermelon Salad

Ginger-Lime Watermelon Salad

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons agave or honey
  • ¾ teaspoon lime zest
  • 4 teaspoons lime juice
  • ¾ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 6 cups cubed fresh watermelon, about one 4-lb. melon
  • 8 oz. jicama, peeled and cut into thin sticks (2 cups)
  • 1 jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan bring honey and 3 tablespoons water to boiling over medium-high, stirring to dissolve sugar.
  • Boil gently, uncovered, about 3 minutes or until syrupy.
  • Remove from heat; transfer to a small bowl.
  • Cool 10 minutes.
  • Stir in lime zest, lime juice, and ginger. In a very large bowl combine watermelon, jicama, jalapeño, and mint.
  • Drizzle with syrup; toss to mix. Top with additional fresh mint.

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