Watermelon Jicama Salad with Tequila Vinaigrette
Watermelon Jicama Salad with Tequila Vinaigrette is a light green salad that also features mango, avocado and seasoned tortilla strips.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Watermelon Jicama Salad with Tequila Vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp orange juice
- 2 tbsp tequila
- 2 tsp honey
- 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 mango cut into 1" x 1/2" julienne strips about 2 cups (ripe peaches work too!)
- 3/4 lb.seedless rindless watermelon, cut into 1" x 1/2" julienne strips, about 2 cups
- 1/2 lb. jicama peeled and cut into 1" x 1/2" julienne strips, about 2 cups
- 5 ounces mixed greens
- 1 avocado cut into thin slices
Seasoned Baked Tortilla Strips
- 8 corn tortillas
- 4 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- dash of cayenne pepper
Instructions
Watermelon Jicama Salad with Tequila Vinaigrette
- In small jar with a tight fitting lid, combine lime juice, orange juice, tequila, honey, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Shake well to combine.
- Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Arrange greens on salad plates and top with watermelon, jicama, mango and avocado on top of greens. Drizzle veggies and fruit with a little more dressing. Top with Seasoned Baked Tortilla Strips and serve immediately.
Seasoned Baked Tortilla Strips
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut tortillas into 1/2" x 3" long strips. Place strips in large bowl and toss with vegetable oil to coat. Sprinkle with seasonings and toss to coat strips evenly.
- Transfer to prepared baking sheets and bake for 5-7 minutes. Toss and return to oven. Continue baking for another 5-7 minutes, or until desired crispness is reached.
- Cool completely before storing in airtight container.
Notes
Watermelon Jicama Salad with Tequila Vinaigrette adapted from Food & Wine recipe
Seasoned Baked Tortilla Strips adapted from Baked by Rachel website.