Mango and Bean Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with bold flavors, this Mango and Bean Salad is a tropical twist on a classic dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Sweet, juicy mangoes are perfectly balanced by creamy black beans, crisp red bell peppers, and zesty red onions, all tied together with a vibrant cilantro-lime dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with fiber, protein, and vitamin C, this no-cook recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, light lunches, or as a colorful side at your next summer barbecue. Optional hints of honey add a touch of sweetness, while lime juice and olive oil bring a tangy, refreshing finish. Serve this quick and easy salad chilled for maximum flavor and enjoy a dish that’s as versatile as it is irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ripe mangoes
- 1 cup black beans (canned or cooked)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel the mangoes, remove the pit, and dice the flesh into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
Rinse and drain the black beans if using canned. Add them to the bowl with the mangoes.
Dice the red bell pepper into small, even pieces, and finely chop half a red onion. Add both to the salad bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the mango and bean mixture. Gently toss everything together to coat evenly with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice, if desired.
Serve immediately or let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 446 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 406 mg | 9% | |
*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.
