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Article: Summer harvest: from old-time tomato sandwiches to basil whipped potatoes - wonderful ways to use fresh finds from the farm stand or garden. (includes recipes and related articles, including some for cookies, pie and bread)
- Article from:
- Good Housekeeping
- Article date:
- August 1, 1997
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WATERMELON & JICAMA SALAD
Jicama is a slightly flattened round root vegetable with a thin brown skin and crunchy white flesh.
PREP: 25 minutes plus chilling
2 medium jicama (about 12 ounces each),
peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
1/2 cup teaspoon salt
1 piece watermelon (2 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves,
chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
lime slices for garnish
1. In large bowl, toss jicama with lime juice and salt, cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, cut rind from watermelon; discard rind. Cut flesh into ...