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!

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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	(7098.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5997.2

Total Fat 80.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 20841.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1011.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 365.9g	0%
Total Sugars 77.4g
Protein 352.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3010.3mg	0%
Iron 92.2mg	0%
Potassium 1306.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11.7%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 65.5%