This Mango Corn Black Bean salad is wonderful and really great as a side dish for a picnic or a BBQ. The refreshing lime juice dressing really works well and the complete lack of fat was a wonderful side benefit. I’m always willing to cut fat as long as it doesn’t cut flavor.
Looking for another great side dish, try Vibrant Dill Potato Salad for BBQs
Secret to making this really great:
I like to get a good char on the corn. It adds a nice smoky flavor that goes really well with the other ingredients.
Ingredients:
2 cups of Corn, roasted. Frozen is fine.
16 oz/1 lb diced Mango
15 oz can of Black Beans, drained and rinsed well
½ cup Red Onions
1 Jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
2 Tbsp Shallots, minced
½ cup Red Pepper
4 Tbsp Lime Juice, fresh squeezed
3 Tbsp Cilantro, chopped loosely
½ tsp Cumin, ground
¼ tsp Smoked Paprika
Salt to taste
Preparation:
Roast the corn in a sauté pan until nicely browned. Mix all ingredients together, and finish with the lime juice, cumin and smoked paprika. Mix gently, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Healthy BBQ Side: Mango Corn Black Bean Salad
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Roast the corn in a sauté pan until nicely browned. Mix all ingredients together, and finish with the lime juice, cumin and smoked paprika. Mix gently, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.