Mango Black Bean Salad with Lemon Lime Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 2 medium mangoes, (ripe but firm, cubed)
• 1 15 oz. can black beans, (drained and rinsed)
• 3 small bell peppers, (any colour, or one of each, diced)
• 4 medium green onions, (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, (finely chopped)
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper, (finely minced)
• 1 tbsp lime zest
• 1/2 tsp dried chili pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, (freshly ground)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp honey
• 3 tbsp olive oil, (extra virgin)

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain and rinse the canned black beans, then remove the stem and seeds from the bell peppers and dice them.

2. 2

   Slice the green onions, finely chop the cilantro leaves, and mince the jalapeño pepper.

3. 3

   Dice the mango into small bite-sized cubes.

4. 4

   Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl.

5. 5

   Whisk the Honey Lemon-Lime Vinaigrette ingredients together or shake in a small jar with a lid.

6. 6

   Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.

7. 7

   Refrigerate until serving time.