Black Bean & Mango Salad (Print Version)
A colorful summer salad mixing black beans, sweet mangoes and creamy avocados with fresh veggies, all brought together with zesty lime dressing.
# Ingredients:
→ Fresh Produce
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2 small ataulfo mangoes (honey mangoes), diced
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2 ripe avocados, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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½ red onion, finely chopped
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¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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3-4 fresh limes for juicing
→ Pantry & Canned Goods
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1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup corn kernels (about 2 large corn ears)
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½ teaspoon chili powder
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# Steps:
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In a large bowl, combine the drained black beans, diced mango, corn kernels, diced bell pepper, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro. Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with chili powder. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste, then toss everything together until well combined.
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Cover the salad bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Just before serving, top individual portions with fresh diced avocado. Serve with extra lime wedges on the side if desired.
# Notes:
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Ataulfo mangoes (also known as honey mangoes) work best for this recipe due to their sweet flavor and creamy texture
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To boil fresh corn: Bring a large pot of water to boil, add husked corn, and cook for 1½-2 minutes. Cool completely before cutting off kernels
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Feel free to adjust ingredient quantities to your preference