A colorful and unique salad to make for company.
Serves 6
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1 small ripe but firm avocados, peeled and cubed
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3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
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¼ cup red onions (sliced thin)
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1 ripe but firm mango, peeled and cubed
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1/2 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
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½ red bell pepper, diced
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1 teaspoon grated lime zest
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4 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
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¼ cup chopped pistachios for garnish
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1tsp raw sugar
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Sea salt, pepper to taste
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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½ cup corn
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) white bean (navy- or other)
Method:
Gently toss red onion with 2 tablespoons of the lime juice in a medium bowl. After 30 min. add mango, jalapeño, avocado and red pepper and gently toss to combine.
Whisk together remaining 1 tablespoon 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, beans and corn and toss gently. Spoon salad onto plates, garnish with cilantro, pistachios and serve immediately.
