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Jícama Slaw
Recipe for salad made with black beans, jicama, onion, and peppers

You can find this recipe at El Restaurante

Recipe courtesy of the Culinary Institute of American 

Makes 6 to 8 side servings


1 cup cooked black beans

3 cups thinly sliced jicama, cut into julienne

1 cup thinly sliced red onion

1 small red pepper, thinly sliced

1 small yellow pepper, thinly sliced

1 small green pepper, thinly sliced

1 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed frozen)

In a large bowl, toss the beans, jicama, onion, peppers, and corn to combine.


The Dressing

1/4 cup sherry vinegar

1 clove garlic, minced

1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced

3/4 cup olive oil

Grated zest and juice of one 1 lime

1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro

Pinch cayenne

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed


In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, garlic, chile, oil, lime zest and juice, cilantro, and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper.

To serve: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled. Serve chilled.