Island Black Bean Salad
Bursting with tropical flair, this Island Black Bean Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. Tender black beans pair with juicy mango, crisp red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, while fresh cilantro and a hint of jalapeño provide a flavorful kick. The tangy lime dressing, lightly sweetened with honey and spiced with cumin, ties everything together beautifully in just 15 minutes of prep time. Naturally gluten-free and packed with wholesome ingredients, this nutrient-rich salad is ideal as a light main course or a colorful side dish for grilled meats or seafood. Serve it chilled for an irresistible taste of the tropics!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) cooked black beans
- 1 large (peeled, pitted, and diced) ripe mango
- 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium (finely chopped) red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp (freshly squeezed) lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 tsp (or to taste) black pepper
- 1 small (seeded and finely chopped, optional) jalapeño
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, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
Pour the dressing over the black bean mixture and toss gently to combine.
If using, stir in the finely chopped jalapeño for an extra kick of heat.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if desired.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold as a light main dish or as a side dish alongside grilled meats or fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1198 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.5 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.4 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1591 mg | 34% | |
*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.
