Black Bean and Mango Salad

Bright, refreshing, and brimming with vibrant flavors, this Black Bean and Mango Salad is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy goodness. Juicy chunks of ripe mango, crisp red bell pepper, and fragrant cilantro are tossed with protein-packed black beans and a zesty lime-cumin dressing for a dish that's as colorful as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or as a crowd-pleasing side at summer barbecues. Serve it chilled for the best flavor infusion, and enjoy a healthy, gluten-free, and flavorful addition to your mealtime repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz (canned) Black beans
• 2 large Mango
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly using a colander. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel and dice the mangos into bite-sized pieces. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper into small chunks and add to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Finely chop the red onion and cilantro, then add them both to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl and gently toss everything together until well combined.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper as desired.

Step 8

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	673.9 grams (673.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	699

Total Fat 32.00g	41%
Saturated Fat 4.50g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1317mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 83.60g	30%
Dietary Fiber 26.10g	93%
Total Sugars 14.80g
Protein 24.70g	49%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 229mg	18%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 390mg	8%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 46.4%