Black Beans and Mango Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Black Beans and Mango Salad is the ultimate fusion of vibrant tastes and nutritious ingredients. Perfect for a quick 15-minute meal or a healthy side dish, this salad features tender black beans, juicy diced mango, crisp red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a tangy lime dressing enhanced with a touch of honey and aromatic cumin. Fresh cilantro adds a pop of herbal brightness, making every bite unforgettable. This easy no-cook recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, and ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or meal prep. Serve it chilled and watch it become the star of the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) black beans
- 1 large, diced mango
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 0.5 small, finely chopped red onion
- 0.25 cup, chopped cilantro
- 1 large, juiced and zested lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined.
Pour the lime dressing over the black bean and mango mixture.
Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if needed.
Refrigerate the salad for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Garnish with additional cilantro before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
939 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.3 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3068 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.3 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.9 g | 192% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 52.8 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 463 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 234 mg | 5% | |
*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.
