Jicama & Watermelon Salad with Mint

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Jicama & Watermelon Salad with Mint

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into ½ - inch dice
4 cups jicama, peeled and cut into ½ - inch dice
1 bunch watercress, washed and trimmed
1/2 cup mint leaves
fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation:

Whisk together the champagne vinegar, tequila, lime juice, honey and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper and slowly whisk in the canola oil until emulsified.

Combine the watermelon and jicama large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper and add the vinaigrette; toss to coat evenly and place the salad on a platter.

Garnish the top with watercress and mint.