Island Black Bean Salad

Bursting with tropical flair, this Island Black Bean Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. Tender black beans pair with juicy mango, crisp red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, while fresh cilantro and a hint of jalapeño provide a flavorful kick. The tangy lime dressing, lightly sweetened with honey and spiced with cumin, ties everything together beautifully in just 15 minutes of prep time. Naturally gluten-free and packed with wholesome ingredients, this nutrient-rich salad is ideal as a light main course or a colorful side dish for grilled meats or seafood. Serve it chilled for an irresistible taste of the tropics!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) cooked black beans
• 1 large (peeled, pitted, and diced) ripe mango
• 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium (finely chopped) red onion
• 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp (freshly squeezed) lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp (or to taste) salt
• 0.25 tsp (or to taste) black pepper
• 1 small (seeded and finely chopped, optional) jalapeño

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well blended.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the black bean mixture and toss gently to combine.

Step 4

If using, stir in the finely chopped jalapeño for an extra kick of heat.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if desired.

Step 6

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve cold as a light main dish or as a side dish alongside grilled meats or fish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	751.2 grams (751.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	641

Total Fat 16.80g	22%
Saturated Fat 2.90g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1198mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 111.50g	41%
Dietary Fiber 24.00g	86%
Total Sugars 56.30g
Protein 20.40g	41%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 126mg	10%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1591mg	34%

*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: 22.3%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 65.7%