MANGO AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH GRILLED TUNA

MANGO AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH GRILLED TUNA

Ingredients for 4 Servings

1 lb Tuna steaks OR
9 oz Cans of light tuna inwater, drained
15 1/2 oz Can of black beans OR
1 1/2 cups Cooked dry-packaged black beans, rinsed, drained
1 large Ripe mango, peeled,cubed
2 Plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 med Cucumber, chopped
4 Green onions and tops, sliced
Island Lime Dressing or prepared vinaigrette
Lettuce leaves
1/4 cup Crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
Island Lime Dressing:
3 tbsp Olive or vegetable oil
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tbsp White wine vinegar
1 tbsp Water
1/2 tsp Dried tarragon leaves

Procedure:

1. Grill tuna over medium-hot coals, or broil 6 inches from heat source until fish is tender and flakes with a fork,
   4 to 5 minutes on each side.
2. Cool several minutes and cut into 1-inch pieces.
3. Or, rinse and drain canned tuna and cut into 1-inch pieces.
4. Combine tuna, beans, mango, tomatoes, cucumber; and green onions in bowl; drizzle with Island Lime Dressing and toss.
5. Spoon salad onto lettuce-lined plates; sprinkle with feta cheese.
6. Island Lime Dressing
7. Whisk all ingredients in small bowl;refrigerate until serving time.
8. Tips: One can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, drained can be substitited for the mango.
9. If desired, garnish salad with avocado and mint sprigs.
10. Nutritient Information Per Serving
11. Calories 326, Carbohydrate 31g, Protein 33g, Fat 12g, Folate139mcg, Dietary Fiber 10g, % Calories from Fat 30, Sodium 525mg, Cholesterol 52mg,
12. Courtesy of the American Dry Bean Board

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