Mango Bean Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, Mango Bean Salad is the ultimate fusion of sweet and savory for your next healthy meal or side dish. This vibrant dish combines the tropical sweetness of ripe mangoes with the hearty goodness of black and red kidney beans, creating a nutrient-packed salad that's as colorful as it is delicious. Crisp red bell peppers, cooling cucumbers, and zesty red onions add crunch and punch, while fresh cilantro and a zippy lime-honey dressing tie it all together beautifully. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this easy mango salad is perfect for busy days, summer parties, or as a light vegan-friendly lunch option. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor, and enjoy a burst of sunshine in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole mangoes (ripe)
- 1 cup black beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup red kidney beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 whole red bell pepper
- 1 whole cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Peel the mangoes and dice the flesh into small cubes. Set aside.
Dice the red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion into small, bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, red kidney beans, diced mangoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion.
Add the chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Toss everything together gently to ensure the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper to suit your preference.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1130 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.0 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2134 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.6 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.1 g | 147% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.9 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 3084 mg | 66% | |
*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.
