Jicama, Tomato & Black Bean Salad

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Jicama, Tomato & Black Bean Salad
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Sun, 08-26-2007 - 8:57am

Jicama, Tomato & Black Bean Salad

Makes 2 (1-cup) servings

Description
Jicama, a delightfully crunchy Mexican root vegetable, is often eaten raw in salads and slaws. Tossed with a zesty lime dressing and mixed with beans and juicy tomatoes, it makes an easy, irresistible salad that's perfect with anything from the grill. Prepare a double batch and take it along to your next potluck — just be ready to share the recipe!

Prep time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 can (15-ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 small jicama, peeled and chopped
1 plum tomato, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons diced red onion
1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
Whisk together lime juice, garlic, and cumin in a large mixing bowl; slowly whisk in oil. Add beans, jicama, tomato, onion, and cilantro. Toss to combine, season with salt and pepper, and serve.


 


 

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Sun, 08-26-2007 - 9:44am
I love jicama and don't buy it often enough.
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Registered: 04-01-2005
Sun, 08-26-2007 - 8:23pm

I still need to try jicama. Soon, hopefully......


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Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 08-27-2007 - 2:09pm
I made this a while ago when I got the cookbook it is in... loved it! I added it to romaine and taco meat and made a "taco salad", very yummy. Love jicama! I may have to make this again soon!
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