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Ingredients

• ½ large watermelon (about 5 cups cut in bite sized pieces)
• 1 cup feta
• Fresh Basil, thinly sliced 
• Fresh Mint, thinly sliced 
• 1 cup Jicama chopped
• 1 Lime juiced
  

Prepare

• Combine watermelon and jicama in a large bowl.
• Add feta and mix.
• Add fresh herbs.
• Squeeze lime juice over top and gently toss.
• Let chill for an hour and serve.

I love this salad as part of a "salad trio" - my favorites are a spring mix with fresh berries and walnuts, this salad plus my healthy take on traditional Chicken Salad. Here's that recipe.