Avocado, Bean & Mango Salad

January 1, 2025mayurisjikoni
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Recipe: Avocado, Bean & Mango Salad

Avocado, Bean & Mango Salad is a zesty, nutritious, filling and delicious salad  bursting with colours. Like me if  you are a lover of both avocado and mango then this salad is just right for you. With homemade Cilantro Dressing, we love to have this salad as a light meal. I enjoy it as it is and hubby likes to make it a bit more crunchy with some tortilla chips. Make it as a starter, side dish or for potluck parties.

Sharing Avocado, Bean & Mango Salad Recipe With 2025 Alphabet Challenge Group

We completed the 2024 Alphabet Challenge and what a journey it was for me. It got me all excited to pay more attention to my blog. Some posts I added fresh write up, photos and  videos while others were new ones. It gave me the opportunity to prepare some of the many bookmarked recipes. Along the way got to learn new recipes, new ingredients. Click on this link and check out what I made for each letter of the alphabet.

A is for Avocado. Love avocados.

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2025 Alphabet Challenge For Me

This year I will try and add salad recipes for this challenge. Besides desserts and baking, I love making different kinds of salads. I remember helping my mum prepare a simple salad of tomatoes, cucumber, carrot and lettuce on the weekends. We were a huge family and we all had to pitch in over the weekend. I learned how to use a knife and peeler when I was barely 8 years old. For this challenge some old salad posts will get new life, some may be popular salads and the rest my own concoctions. Most of the time, I will endeavour to make homemade salad dressings, but some may be ready made. So keeping my fingers crossed,beginning by redoing an old post.

 

Letter A Recipes By Members Of The Group

 

 

A Bit About Avocado, Bean & Mango Salad

When I first made it way back in 2012 and posted the recipe on 25/05/2012,  it was pretty simple. As Kenya has an abundance of mangoes and avocado, it makes sense to pair them in a salad. Over time, got more ideas and finally the one we all love is with the Mexican flavours. The beans are sometimes red or black -all depends on availability. Republishing it with more ingredients added and a video on  01/01/2025. Please feel free to add more ingredients to the salad to make it into an enjoyable and healthy meal.

 

Ingredients Required For Avocado, Bean & Mango Salad

Avocado

Need one medium ripe but firm avocado. Peel and cut the avocado into cubes. Sprinkle about 1 tbsp lemon juice over it so it doesn’t turn black.

Mango

One medium ripe mango. Peel and cut the mango into cubes. From the medium mango I got about 1 cup of chopped mango.

Beans

Can use red kidney or black beans. I usually add canned beans. Occasionally add soaked and cooked beans. All depends on the time I have and if I have planned to make the salad.

Jalapeño

Need one. If you don’t like your salad spicy then remove the white pith and seeds. Chop the jalapeño into slices or very fine. Can opt to use pickled ones if you like.

Sweet Corn

Fresh, tinned or frozen. Cook the corn before adding to the salad. I usually add little water to the frozen corn and allow it to cook in the microwave oven for 1-2 minutes.

Spring Onion

Trim and chop about 2 stalks of spring onion. I use about ¼ cup chopped spring onion. If you don’t have any at hand  use red, white or yellow onion instead.

Fresh Coriander | Cilantro

Remove any tough stalks. If they are tender, then chop them along with the leaves. Need some for the dressing and also to add some to the salad. We love coriander so I always tend to add extra.

Paprika Or Red Chilli Powder

Add red chilli powder according to your taste. Some tend to be spicier than others.

Olive Oil

Or go for avocado oil if you have any. Need it for the Cilantro Dressing.

Lime Juice

Fresh lime juice. If you don’t have any then add lemon juice.

Honey| Maple Syrup

Add according to your taste. Sometimes when the mango is very sweet, I don’t add any sweetener to the dressing.

Salt

Add according to your taste. Remember the beans may contain some salt so add accordingly.

Pepper

Coarsely ground or cracked pepper. Add according to your taste.

 

 

WATCH HOW TO MAKE AVOCADO, BEAN, MANGO SALAD AND CILANTRO DRESSING

 

 

 

AVOCADO, BEAN & MANGO SALAD

mayurisjikoni
Avocado, Bean & Mango Salad is a zesty, nutritious, filling and delicious salad  bursting with colours. Like me if  you are a lover of both avocado and mango then this salad is just right for you. With homemade Cilantro Dressing, we love to have this salad as a light meal. I
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Light Meal, Salad, Side Dish, Starter
Cuisine TexMex
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

SALAD INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup ripe mango diced
  • 1 medium avocado cut into cubes
  • 1 cup red|black beans cooked
  • ½ cup sweet corn cooked
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander chopped
  • 1 jalapeno chopped or sliced
  • ¼ cup spring onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice
  • ½ tsp paprika

CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp coarsely ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp lime or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp maple syrup optional
  • 2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Microwave the corn with little water in the microwave oven for 1-2 minutes if you are using fresh or frozen. If you are using canned then no need to cook them.
  • Drain out the liquid from the canned beans. I prefer to give them a rinse.
  • Cut the avocado into half. Remove the seed.
  • Remove the peel and cut the avocado into cubes.
  • Drizzle 1 tbsp lemon juice over the avocado cubes and toss gently.
  • This prevents the avocado from turning black.
  • Cut the mango into half. Peel and cut the flesh into cubes.
  • Trim the end of about 2 stalks of spring onion. Chop it both the white and green parts.
  • Mix all the ingredients for the salad in a big bowl.
  • Add paprika and fresh coriander or cilantro. Mix well.

PREPARATION OF CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING

  • Whisk olive oil, lime or lemon juice, salt,pepper and maple syrup together in a small jug or container.
  • Alternately, add the ingredients in a jar. Close the lid tightly. Give the dressing a good shake.
  • Add the cilantro. Mix well.
  • Pour it over the salad, toss and serve.

Notes

  • Don't use over ripe mango or avocado as it make the salad mushy.
  • Add oregano if you don't like coriander | cilantro.
  • Add some red chilli powder for a little spiciness.
  • Add cucumber, bell pepper if you like.
Keyword avocado & mango salad, avocado mango bean salad, mango salad

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23 Comments

  • beena stephen

    March 4, 2016 at 5:54 am

    Healthy filling salad

  • Archana

    May 25, 2021 at 12:28 pm

    Avocado, mango both are our favorites beans I buy every week. Absolutely love the salad its simple and yes a great way to escape from kitchen.
    Avocado, mango beans salad is tomorrow’s meal plan.

    1. mayurisjikoni

      May 27, 2021 at 12:58 am

      Thank you so much Archana.

  • Wendy Klik

    January 1, 2025 at 7:04 am

    Just gorgeous. Start off the New Year by Eating a Rainbow every day!!

    1. mayurisjikoni

      January 2, 2025 at 5:59 pm

      Thanks Wendy, that is the intention.. hopefully it works.

  • Jolene

    January 1, 2025 at 8:51 am

    So fresh, light and colorful, exactly what I need after all the heavy stuff I ate during the holidays!

    1. mayurisjikoni

      January 2, 2025 at 5:58 pm

      Thanks Jolene. That is exactly what we did, hearty salads after Christmas till New year’s Eve. And now we’re back to soups and salads.

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  • hobby baker Kelly

    January 1, 2025 at 1:25 pm

    What a delicious and textural playground here, this recipe is mouth watering. I am putting it on my potluck board to share with others!

    1. mayurisjikoni

      January 2, 2025 at 5:57 pm

      Thank you so much Kelly. Can’t go wrong with mango and avocado. Most people love them.

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  • Radha

    January 1, 2025 at 4:06 pm

    5 stars
    I love this salad to the last bite! This is my favorite one, the mango, avocado and the crunchy corn, with the lemon dressing, the flavors are unbelievable.

    1. mayurisjikoni

      January 2, 2025 at 5:56 pm

      Thank you so much Radha. Am so happy that it is your favourite.

  • Karen’s Kitchen Stories

    January 1, 2025 at 7:37 pm

    I’m really looking forward to making this. I have a big mango just looking for a recipe. I’m also looking forward to more salads!

    1. mayurisjikoni

      January 2, 2025 at 5:55 pm

      Thank you so much Karen. Enjoy the salad.

  • Stacy

    January 2, 2025 at 10:51 am

    What a feast for the eyes as well as the mouth, Mayuri! This salad would cheer me up with its bright flavors and colors, especially on a bleak winter’s day!

    1. mayurisjikoni

      January 2, 2025 at 5:51 pm

      Thank you so much Stacy, I prefer my salads with a pop of colours.Enjoy it.

  • Lisa

    January 2, 2025 at 4:05 pm

    I am thrilled with this recipe! I am adding more fiber rich foods to my family’s meals and this one is perfect!

    1. mayurisjikoni

      January 2, 2025 at 5:47 pm

      Thanks Lisa. Hope they enjoy the fiber rich salad.

  • Colleen – Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck

    January 3, 2025 at 11:09 pm

    What a great recipe to start the new year with. I’m really trying to add some healthier menu items into our weekly routine…and this one looks like a great one!!!

    1. mayurisjikoni

      January 20, 2025 at 5:27 am

      Thanks Colleen. Enjoy this salad,am sure everyone will love it.

  • Sneha Datar

    January 5, 2025 at 5:25 am

    What a hearty and colorful salad, love it!

    1. mayurisjikoni

      January 20, 2025 at 5:27 am

      Thank you so much Sneha.

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