This Simple Cooking with Heart recipe is a colorful, festive and flavorful vegetarian dish that’s easy to make!
Nutrition Facts
Mango, Avocado and Black Bean Salad
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Cost Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 218 | |
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Total Fat | 6.9 g | |
Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | |
Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
Sodium | 128 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 36 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 9 g | |
Sugars | 14 g | |
Protein | 7 g |
Dietary Exchanges
1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 lean meat, 1 vegetable
Ingredients
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15 oz. canned, no-salt-added black beans (1 can), drained, rinsed -
15.25 oz. canned, no-salt-added or low-sodium whole kernel corn (1 can), drained, rinsed -
1 cup avocado (1 medium or 2 small), halved, cut into 1/2 inch cubes -
2 mangos (about 2 cups), cut into 1/2 inch cubes -
2 green onions (cut into 1/2-inch pieces) OR -
1/2 small red or white onion (about 1/4 cup), cut into 1/2-inch pieces -
1 red or green bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces -
1 or 1/2 jalapeño pepper, stems discarded, seeded, finely chopped, optional -
1 head romaine lettuce (chopped) -
3 Tbsp. fresh, or, bottled lime juice -
1 Tbsp. olive oil -
2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro (chopped) -
1/2 tsp. chili powder -
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper -
1/4 tsp. salt
Directions
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Wash and dry lettuce, then chop or tear into 2 inch pieces and divide into 6 bowls or plates. -
Combine the black beans, corn, mango, avocado, onions and jalapeño pepper. Do not mix until you add the dressing. -
Combine the lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, chili powder, black pepper and salt together in a jar with a secure lid, shake together until mixed well and pour over the mango and avocado mixture. -
Toss gently to coat and serve over the lettuce and mixed greens.
Cooking Tip: You can serve this with crunchy vegetables like cucumbers and/or jicama, cut into ¼ inch slices and used like chips.
Keep it Healthy: When using canned beans, drain and rinse under cold water for a minute to remove some of the sodium.
Tip: You can also enjoy this in a sandwich or wrap. It is a great dish to bring to potlucks or picnics.
Tip: This salad will keep in the refrigerator for a few days and the flavors keep improving.