Black Bean and Corn Salad with Mango


1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
1 1/4 cups diced peeled mango
3/4 cup minced green onions (about 6 onions)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeņo pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup diced peeled avocado (about 1 large)
2 ounces crumbled Cotija cheese (about 1/2 cup)

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add corn and next 7 ingredients (through bell pepper); toss gently. Cover and refrigerate overnight, if desired.

Add avocado and cheese; toss gently. Serve immediately.

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