Ginger-Lime Watermelon Salad
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.