Recipe of the Week: Mango, Avocado and Black Bean Salad with Lime Dressing

Check out this amazing recipe!  Serve it as a side or main dish.  Yum!!

  • 2 ripe but firm avocados, halved, peeled and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
  • 2 ripe but firm mangoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained

Gently toss avocado with 1 tablespoon of the lime juice in a medium bowl. Add mango and jalapeño and gently toss to combine. Set aside.

Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, zest, cilantro, salt, pepper and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk in oil until thoroughly combined to make a thick dressing. Add avocado mixture and black beans and toss gently. Spoon salad onto plates, garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutritional Info: Per Serving: 240 calories (130 from fat), 15g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 210mg sodium, 27gcarbohydrates, (8 g dietary fiber, 11g sugar), 5g protein.

This wonderful recipe courtesy of our Positive Power Partner, Whole Foods Market!