Black Bean and Mango Salad
Bright, refreshing, and brimming with vibrant flavors, this Black Bean and Mango Salad is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy goodness. Juicy chunks of ripe mango, crisp red bell pepper, and fragrant cilantro are tossed with protein-packed black beans and a zesty lime-cumin dressing for a dish that's as colorful as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or as a crowd-pleasing side at summer barbecues. Serve it chilled for the best flavor infusion, and enjoy a healthy, gluten-free, and flavorful addition to your mealtime repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (canned) Black beans
- 2 large Mango
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly using a colander. Set aside.
Peel and dice the mangos into bite-sized pieces. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper into small chunks and add to the mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and cilantro, then add them both to the mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper as desired.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 574 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 375 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
