Fruit Black Bean Salsa

Brighten up your appetizer table with this vibrant and flavor-packed Fruit Black Bean Salsa! A unique twist on traditional salsa, this refreshing recipe combines the earthy richness of black beans with the sweet juiciness of diced mango and pineapple. Red bell pepper adds a satisfying crunch, while finely chopped red onion and fresh cilantro deliver a zesty burst of flavor. For those who crave a little heat, optional jalapeño pepper brings a spicy kick. Tossed in a light lime juice and olive oil dressing, this no-cook salsa is ready in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect quick and healthy snack or side dish. Serve it with tortilla chips for dipping, or use it as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. Packed with color, texture, and taste, this fruit and bean fusion is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz (canned, drained, and rinsed) Black beans
• 1 large (peeled, pitted, and diced) Mango
• 1 cup (fresh or canned, diced) Pineapple
• 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium (finely diced) Red onion
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
• 1 small (seeded and finely chopped, optional) Jalapeño pepper
• 2 tbsp (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 tsp (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 tsp (or to taste) Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing your ingredients. Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly. Peel, pit, and dice the mango. Dice the pineapple, red bell pepper, and red onion.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained black beans, diced mango, pineapple, red bell pepper, and red onion.

Step 3

Add the chopped cilantro and, if using, the finely chopped jalapeño pepper to the bowl for an extra kick of heat.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salsa ingredients and gently toss everything together until well combined.

Step 6

Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 7

Let the salsa sit for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or refrigerate for up to 2 days for a chilled and refreshing dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1117.8 grams (1117.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	794

Total Fat 19.20g	25%
Saturated Fat 2.30g	12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2500mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 138.60g	50%
Dietary Fiber 32.90g	118%
Total Sugars 58.70g
Protein 28.40g	57%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 283mg	22%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 1051mg	22%

*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: 20.6%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 65.9%