Mango & Black Bean Salad
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Author Notes: Mangos merit every bit of reverence accorded them. High in vitamin A and antioxidants, they also pack a decent dose of fiber. Combine them with beans and their perfection only grows. Combine them with black beans in particular, and the natural beauty of their flesh glistens. Serve this salad by itself, or as a dip with vegetables like sticks of jicama. Add spoonfuls to some shredded red cabbage and wrap it all up in a whole grain tortilla for a lovely Meatless Monday lunch. - boulangere
Serves 4 to 6
- 2 big fat red-ish mangos, peeled, fruit removed, 1/2" dice
- 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 large avocado, 1/2 " dice
- 2 medium or 3 small tomatillos, 1/2" dice
- 1/2 red onion, 1/4" dice
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
- Grinds of black pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves and stems, roughly chopped
- Cholula, or your favorite hot sauce, to taste
- Chopped cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
- Combine mangos, black beans, avocado, tomatillos, and red onion in a salad bowl. Toss gently to blend.
- Add lime zest and juice,salt, pepper, olive oil, and cilantro leaves in a blender, food processor, or mini-chop. Process to blend. Season to taste with hot sauce. Adjust other seasonings as necessary. Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss to blend. Let salad sit for 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Taste again and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve on chilled plates. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Avocados
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Mangoes
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2 months ago Lkw1080
Absolutely delicious! Perfect for his one of year! Thanks.
2 months ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Thank you; I hope you enjoy it.
about 1 year ago creamtea
Mango, black beans, avocado. What could be better? This looks so good, boulangere.
about 1 year ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Thank you so much!
about 1 year ago jenniebgood
This looks excellent, Boulangere!
about 1 year ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Thank you so much.
about 1 year ago wssmom
Perfect perfect perfect.
about 1 year ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
;0)))
about 1 year ago BlueKaleRoad
Fabulous - I can't wait to make this one!
about 1 year ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it.
about 1 year ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Dinner tonight! beautiful.
about 1 year ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Thanks! It was lunch yesterday.
about 1 year ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Dinner tonight my mangoes are not ripe yet, have them in brown ripening bags and they are still hard as a rock. May have to buy ripe ones.
about 1 year ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Don't worry, they'll ripen in a day or two.