Fennel and Mango Salad

by Annabelle Bentley-age 9
Makes 4-6 side dish servings.

Ingredients:
 
  • 1 large bulb of fennel, sliced thinly and cut into sticks
  • 2 mangos, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper (green will also due), chopped
  • 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained well.
  • juice of 1 lime or ¼ cup of lime juice. (½ a lemon if you don’t have a lime on hand)
  • 1 T honey (more to taste if citrus is very sour)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil of choice (we use Safflower oil)
  • lettuce leaves for garnish
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

In a medium glass or non-reactive bowl toss the fennel, mangos, bell pepper and black beans. In a separate bowl or a blender combine well the lime juice, honey and vegetable oil. Pour over the fennel mixture and toss gently. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve over lettuce. Enjoy.