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Black Bean and Mango Salad

Salad of black beans, mint and lime juice served in lettuce leaves with mango and kiwi slices

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Time:

Hands On: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings:

Makes 6 servings (1/2 cup each)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (1 med lime = 2 tbsp juice)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) Ranch Style® Black Beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1/3 cup sliced green onions
  • 6 leaves green leaf lettuce
  • 2 medium kiwis, peeled, sliced
  • 1 medium mango, peeled, pitted and sliced
  •   Additional fresh mint leaves, optional
Directions
  1. Beat chopped mint, broth, lime juice, oil, coriander, sugar and nutmeg in medium bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add beans; toss to coat. Cover. Let stand 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add onions; mix lightly.
  3. Place 1 lettuce leaf on each serving plate; top each evenly with the bean mixture. Arrange kiwi and mango slices around bean mixture. Garnish with additional mint, if desired.

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MyPyramid Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet


Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total fat
5%
3 g
Saturated fat
2%
0 g
Cholesterol
0%
0 MG
Sodium
14%
328 MG
Carbohydrate
9%
26 g
Dietary fiber
30%
7 g
Sugars
NaN%
 
Protein
11%
6 g
Vitamin A
39%
Vitamin C
68%
Calcium
6%
Iron
13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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