Mango, Avocado and Black Bean Salad
From the kitchen of American Heart Association.
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 15.5 oz. can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15.25 oz. can no-salt-added or low-sodium whole-kernel corn, rinsed and drained
- 2 medium mangoes, cut into ½ inch cubes
- 1 medium avocado, cut into ½ inch cubes
- 2 medium green onions, cut into ½ inch pieces
- ½ small red or white onion, cut into ½ inch pieces
- 1 small fresh jalapeño, seeds and ribs discarded, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Put the romaine on plates or in bowls. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the beans, corn, mango, avocado, onions, bell peppers, and jalapeño.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, chili powder, pepper, and salt until well mixed. (You can also put the ingredients in a Mason jar with a secure lid and shake.) Pour over the bean mixture, gently tossing to coat.
- Spoon over the romaine.
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