Mango Black Bean Salad For a Party
Mango Black Bean Salad – Black beans and mangoes combine with bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro in this simple vegetarian, vegan, high-protein, and gluten-free bean salad recipe. The flavors are simple yet powerful, and the combination is really tasty.
Mango Black Bean Salad
This Mango Black Bean Salad recipe is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. It’s also relatively low in fat. With less than 200 calories per serving, this bean salad also qualifies as a low-calorie recipe.
Mango Black Bean Salad is a delightful combination of flavors that brings together juicy mangoes, creamy black beans, and a variety of fresh vegetables. Here’s what you need to know about this vibrant salad:
- Ingredients:
- Mango: Opt for a ripe mango with medium softness.
- Black Beans: The base of the salad. You can use low-sodium canned black beans.
- Bell Pepper: Red, orange, or yellow bell peppers add sweetness. Green bell peppers can also be used.
- Corn: Fresh or frozen corn works. Thaw frozen corn under warm water and drain.
- Tomatoes: Grape or cherry tomatoes are ideal to avoid excess water.
- Red Onion: Adds tanginess. Green onion can be a substitute.
- Avocado: One ripe avocado, diced, for creaminess and healthy fats.
- Herbs and Spices: Fresh cilantro, ground cumin, salt, and chili pepper flakes for savory and spicy flavors.
How to Tell if a Mango is Ripe
Most mangoes are easy to tell if they are ripe. Gently squeeze the fruit to judge its ripeness. A ripe mango will give slightly, indicating it has soft flesh inside. Use your experience with peaches or avocados, which become softer as they ripen. Ripe mangos will sometimes have a fruity aroma at their stem. Make sure you use ripe mangos for this Mango Black Bean Salad.
Mango and Black Bean Salad
Equipment
- No special equipment needed
Materials
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sweet red orange, or yellow bell pepper (diced)
- 6 green onions chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups mango peeled and diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, diced bell pepper, green onions, minced jalapeno pepper, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lime juice
- Pour the olive oil and lime juice mixture over the bean mix, and gently toss together until well mixed.
- Once the ingredients are well combined, gently fold in the diced mango.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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This recipe has fabulous Caribbean and Mexican flavors.
Ripe mangoes are so flavorful
Love this. I make black bean salad all the time but never thought of putting mangoes in it. Great idea.
Thanks Bernadette
Great combo. Mangos are the no 1 fruit in the world! 🙂
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Great with ripe mangos!
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