Vibrant Black Bean and Mango Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Prepare a fresh, colorful salad combining sweet mango, savory black beans, and a bright cilantro lime dressing. This recipe is simple to make and great for light meals or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the rinsed black beans, diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey or agave nectar, cumin, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated.
- Chill the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Rinse the black beans well to remove excess sodium and starch.
- If you prefer a milder onion flavor, soak the chopped red onion in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain before adding to the salad.
- This salad tastes best when served within a few hours of preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0