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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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
Directions
Step 1
Drain and rinse the canned black beans and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Peel and dice the jicama into small, bite-sized cubes and add them to the bowl with the black beans.
Step 3
Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the salad bowl along with the corn kernels.
Step 4
Finely dice the red onion and chop the cilantro. Add both to the salad bowl.
Step 5
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Step 7
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if desired.
Step 8
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 7098.7 grams (7098.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5997 |
| Total Fat 80.30g | 103% |
| Saturated Fat 4.90g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 20842mg | 906% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1011.50g | 368% |
| Dietary Fiber 365.90g | 1307% |
| Total Sugars 77.40g | |
| Protein 352.50g | 705% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 3010mg | 232% |
| Iron 92mg | 512% |
| Potassium 1307mg | 28% |
Source of Calories