Mexican Salad Recipe

ENSALADA

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Begin by washing all fresh produce thoroughly under running water.

2. 2

   Dice the Jicama

   Peel the jicama and cut it into small cubes, roughly 1/2 inch in size.

3. 3

   Prepare the Watercress

   Trim the watercress stems and set the leaves aside in a large mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Slice the Cucumber

   Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it thinly into rounds or half-moons, depending on preference.

5. 5

   Chop the Mango

   Peel the mango and remove the pit. Cut it into small cubes similar in size to the jicama.

6. 6

   Segment the Tangerines

   Peel the tangerines and separate the segments. Remove any seeds and set aside.

7. 7

   Slice the Green Apple

   Core the green apple and slice it into thin wedges or small cubes, leaving the skin on for added color and nutrition.

8. 8

   Chop the Mint

   Chop the mint leaves finely to release their aroma and flavor.

9. 9

   Make the Dressing

   In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil until well combined.

10. 10

    Combine the Salad

    In the large mixing bowl with watercress, add the prepared jicama, cucumber, mango, tangerine segments, green apple, and chopped mint.

11. 11

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the lime-olive oil dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to ensure all ingredients are coated.

12. 12

    Serve

    Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls and enjoy immediately.