Mango and Bean Salad
Tangy and sweet, this festive salad is great for potlucks, picnics or dinner anytime!
Course
Appetizer
,
Dinner
,
Lunch
,
Picnic
,
Side
Servings
Prep Time
6-8
servings
40
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
6-8
servings
40
minutes
Ingredients
1/4
cup
red onion
thinly sliced
2 1/2
tbsp
lime juice
(about one lime)
1
tsp
lime zest
(about one lime)
1
tbsp
olive oil
3/4
cup
corn
carmelized
1
tbsp
brown sugar
1
15oz
can black beans
drained and rinsed
1
15oz
can white beans
drained and rinsed
1
mango
peeled and diced
1/2
red bell pepper
diced
1/2
jalapeno pepper
minced
1/4
bunch
fresh cilantro
chopped
1/2
avocado
peeled and diced
1
tsp
garlic
minced
salt
to taste
Instructions
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 sauté pan over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil. Add the corn and the sugar and sauté until the corn is golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool.
Combine the canned beans, mango, red bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, avocado and garlic with the marinated onions and cooled corn. Toss gently and add salt to taste.