Mango and Avocado Salad with Black Beans
The tropical flavors of mango and citrus complement black beans in this colorful salad. Very quick and easy to prepare. Try serving it over a bed of mixed salad greens.
Ingredients:
2 ripe but firm avocados, halved and peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
2 ripe but firm mangoes, peeled and cubed
1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon succanat
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
Directions:
Gently toss avocado with 1 tablespoon of the lime juice in a medium bowl. Add mango, jalapeno and salt and gently toss to combine. Set aside.
Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, zest succanat and cilantro in a large bowl. Whisk in oil until thoroughly combined to make a thick vinaigrette then season with salt and pepper. Add black beans and avocado mixture and toss gently.
Add black beans and avocado mixture and toss gently. Spoon salad onto plates, garnish with cilantro and serve immediately. Serves 6