Lunche for 6
Mango Black Bean Salad
$6.54for 420 minServes 6
Mango, black beans, corn, avocado, and jicama are tossed with cilantro, lime, oil, and vinegar.
Photo: runningtothekitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pineapple and mango, 1$3.49 each typical | 1 | $3.49Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
 | Corn kernels, 2 oz$0.09/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.18Typical price |
 | Red onions, a little$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
 | Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
 | Fennel, 0.5$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.25Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 2$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.81 | ||
Swaps
- Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeBudgetLunchesSide dishesNo-cookSummer
$1.63 per serving$6.54 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe mango
- 15 oz canned black beans
- 2 fresh ears of corn
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup packed cilantro
- 1 cup chopped jicama
- 1 lime
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lime
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt & pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Peel and dice the mango and avocado.
- Drain and rinse the black beans, then cut the corn kernels from the ears.
- Combine the mango, beans, corn, red onion, avocado, cilantro, and jicama in a large bowl.
- Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently.
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