Tropical Black Bean Salad
Bursting with bold, refreshing flavors, this Tropical Black Bean Salad is a vibrant fusion of sweet, tangy, and savory that’s perfect for any occasion. Packed with protein-rich black beans, juicy mango, and sweet pineapple, this colorful dish is brightened by the crisp crunch of red bell pepper and the zesty kick of jalapeño. Fresh cilantro and a citrusy lime dressing, lightly sweetened with honey and spiced with cumin, tie it all together in just 15 minutes of no-cook prep. Whether served as a side dish, topped on tacos, or scooped with tortilla chips, this easy-to-make salad is a perfect combination of wholesome ingredients and tropical flair. Ideal for summer gatherings, meal prep, or refreshing weeknight dinners, this healthy, gluten-free salad is as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (canned, drained and rinsed) black beans
- 1 (ripe, diced) mango
- 1 cup (diced fresh or canned, drained) pineapple
- 1 (small, diced) red bell pepper
- 0.5 (small, finely diced) red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped fresh) cilantro
- 1 (small, seeded and finely diced) jalapeño
- 3 tbsp (freshly squeezed) lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned black beans thoroughly, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Dice the mango and pineapple into small bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the black beans.
Chop the red bell pepper and dice the red onion, then add them to the bowl as well.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and minced jalapeño (if you prefer less heat, remove the seeds). Add these to the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is well coated.
Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the Tropical Black Bean Salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy it as a side dish, a dip with tortilla chips, or a light meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
217 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 573 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 216 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.
