Mango and Bean Salad

Name: Mango and Bean Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained; 3/4 cup frozen corn, caramelized; 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 small mango, peeled and diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 small jalapeno pepper, minced; 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 avocado, peeled and diced; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced and marinated; 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon lime zest; salt

Submitted by Charlotte J

"From Bloomingfoods Co-op, Bloomington, IN"

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Ready In:: 28mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
³⁄₄ cup frozen corn, caramelized
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 small mango, peeled and diced
¹⁄₂ red bell pepper, diced
¹⁄₂ small jalapeno pepper, minced
¹⁄₄ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
¹⁄₂ avocado, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
¹⁄₄ cup red onion, thinly sliced and marinated
2 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
salt

directions

Marinate the sliced red onion in the lime juice and lime zest for 30 minutes in a small bowl.
Meanwhile, caramelize the corn by heating a saute pan over medium-high heat with the oil.
Add corn and the sugar and saute until the corn is golden brown.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Combine all of the salad ingredients with the marinated onions and cooled corn.
Toss gently and add salt to taste.

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Reviews

This is a tasty, filling, and of course, pretty side dish. I found the salad lasted several days in the refrigerator; I just added the diced avocado and some fresh chopped cilantro just before serving.

LucyS-D