Black Bean Jicama Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with bold flavors, this Black Bean Jicama Salad is the ultimate healthy side dish or light main course. Packed with protein-rich black beans, crunchy jicama, sweet bursts of corn, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad offers a delightful contrast of textures in every bite. A zesty lime and honey dressing infused with cumin adds a tangy-sweet kick that ties all the ingredients together, while fresh cilantro provides a refreshing herbal finish. With just 20 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this gluten-free, vegetarian dish is perfect for summer barbecues, meal prep, or a nutrient-packed lunch. Serve it chilled for a wonderfully refreshing treat that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 ounces (1 can, drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 1 medium (peeled and diced) Jicama
- 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
- 1 cup (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained) Corn kernels
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) Red onion
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 0.25 cup (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned black beans and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel and dice the jicama into small, bite-sized cubes and add them to the bowl with the black beans.
Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the salad bowl along with the corn kernels.
Finely dice the red onion and chop the cilantro. Add both to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if desired.
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5997 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.3 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 20842 mg | 906% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1011.5 g | 368% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 365.9 g | 1307% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.4 g | ||
| Protein | 352.5 g | 705% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3010 mg | 232% | |
| Iron | 92.2 mg | 512% | |
| Potassium | 1307 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
