Compose a vibrant Grapefruit and Black Bean Salad, combining citrus flavors with beans, cucumber, and papaya for a refreshing dish.

Ingredients

2 Florida Grapefruit, peeled, thinly sliced and seeded
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 cup cubed canned papaya, drained
2 ounces reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, cut into ¼-inch cubes
1/2 cup Florida Grapefruit Juice
3 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Lettuce leaves

Instructions

Line 4 salad plates with lettuce. Arrange grapefruit slices on plates. Arrange beans, cucumber, and papaya in mounds on lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese.
For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine grapefruit juice, cilantro, honey and cumin. Cover and shake well. Drizzle some of the dressing over the salads.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size(375g)

Amount per serving

Calories290

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 3g18%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 13mg4%

Sodium 90mg4%

Total Carbohydrate 49g16%

Dietary Fiber 12g48%

Total Sugars 18g

Protein 14g29%

Vitamin D 0mcg1%

Calcium 174mg17%

Iron 3mg15%

Potassium 679mg19%

*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.

Nutrition information is sourced from Spoonacular and the USDA. Values are estimates that may vary based on ingredients and preparation methods and may not reflect the most recent updates to these databases.