Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad bursting with flavor, combining sweet mango, savory black beans, and a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup diced ripe mango
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced avocado (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, diced mango, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- If using avocado, add it last and fold it in carefully to avoid mashing.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Spice Level: Add a pinch of chili flakes for extra heat.
- Make Ahead: Prepare ahead and add avocado just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: mango black bean salad, salad, vegan salad, gluten-free salad, mango salad, black bean salad, lime cilantro dressing, easy salad recipe, healthy salad recipe
