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This fresh mango and black bean salad is the perfect summer side dish for picnics, BBQs, church potlucks, taco nights, and backyard cookouts. Sweet mango, black beans, lime, and cilantro make it bright and refreshing.

Mango and Black Bean Salad

This fresh mango and black bean salad is colorful, refreshing, and full of bright summer flavor. Made with sweet mango, black beans, crisp peppers, fresh cilantro, and lime juice, this easy salad recipe is perfect for BBQs, picnics, church potlucks, taco nights, and summer gatherings.

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue, black bean, corn, potluck
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe mango peeled and diced
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 red onion finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the diced mango, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  2. Drizzle the lime juice and olive oil over the salad.
  3. Toss gently until everything is evenly combined.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend together.

Recipe Notes

Use ripe but firm mangoes for the best texture.
Rinse and drain the black beans well before using.
Chill the salad before serving for extra fresh flavor.
Add avocado or corn for additional texture and flavor.