Mango and Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
• 3/4 cup frozen corn, caramelized
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 small mango, peeled and diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 small jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 avocado, peeled and diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced and marinated
• 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• salt

Directions

1. 1

   Marinate the sliced red onion in the lime juice and lime zest for 30 minutes in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, caramelize the corn by heating a saute pan over medium-high heat with the oil.

3. 3

   Add corn and the sugar and saute until the corn is golden brown.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and let cool.

5. 5

   Combine all of the salad ingredients with the marinated onions and cooled corn.

6. 6

   Toss gently and add salt to taste.