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Black Bean Mango Salad


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  • Author: Mari
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Black Bean Mango Salad is a vibrant, refreshing side dish made with sweet mango, crunchy veggies, protein-packed black beans, and a zesty lime dressing. It’s healthy, colorful, vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for meal prep, potlucks, and summer BBQs!


Ingredients

Mango Salad:

  • 3 cups diced mango (about 2 large or 3 medium mangoes)

  • 1 cup diced cucumber (1/2 English or 2 Persian cucumbers)

  • 1/2 cup diced red onion (about 1/2 medium onion)

  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

  • 2 tablespoons seeded, finely diced jalapeño (1 large or 2 serrano peppers)

  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

  • 3 cups thinly sliced red cabbage (or Napa cabbage)

  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (leaves and light stems)

  • 1 (14 oz) can cooked black beans, rinsed and drained (or 1 1/2-2 cups cooked)

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 large lime)

  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or 1/8 tsp regular salt, adjust to taste)

  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional for heat)

  • 1/2 teaspoon agave syrup (or maple syrup/honey)

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil


Instructions

Mango Salad:

  • 3 cups diced mango (about 2 large or 3 medium mangoes)

  • 1 cup diced cucumber (½ English or 2 Persian cucumbers)

  • ½ cup diced red onion (about ½ medium onion)

  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper

  • 2 tablespoons seeded, finely diced jalapeño (1 large or 2 serrano peppers)

  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

  • 3 cups thinly sliced red cabbage (or Napa cabbage)

  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro (leaves and light stems)

  • 1 (14 oz) can cooked black beans, rinsed and drained (or 1½–2 cups cooked)

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 large lime)

  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt (or ⅛ tsp regular salt, adjust to taste)

  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne (optional for heat)

  • ½ teaspoon agave syrup (or maple syrup/honey)

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Notes

  • Use ripe mangoes—soft to touch and fragrant—for best sweetness.

  • Make-ahead friendly: Prep salad and dressing separately, then toss 20–30 mins before serving.

  • Adjust spice by leaving jalapeño seeds in or omitting cayenne.

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American