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:
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3 cups diced mango (about 2 large or 3 medium mangoes)
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1 cup diced cucumber (1/2 English or 2 Persian cucumbers)
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1/2 cup diced red onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
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1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
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2 tablespoons seeded, finely diced jalapeño (1 large or 2 serrano peppers)
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1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
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3 cups thinly sliced red cabbage (or Napa cabbage)
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1/4 cup chopped cilantro (leaves and light stems)
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1 (14 oz) can cooked black beans, rinsed and drained (or 1 1/2-2 cups cooked)
Dressing:
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 large lime)
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or 1/8 tsp regular salt, adjust to taste)
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional for heat)
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1/2 teaspoon agave syrup (or maple syrup/honey)
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Mango Salad:
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3 cups diced mango (about 2 large or 3 medium mangoes)
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1 cup diced cucumber (½ English or 2 Persian cucumbers)
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½ cup diced red onion (about ½ medium onion)
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½ cup diced red bell pepper
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2 tablespoons seeded, finely diced jalapeño (1 large or 2 serrano peppers)
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1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
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3 cups thinly sliced red cabbage (or Napa cabbage)
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¼ cup chopped cilantro (leaves and light stems)
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1 (14 oz) can cooked black beans, rinsed and drained (or 1½–2 cups cooked)
Dressing:
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 large lime)
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¼ teaspoon sea salt (or ⅛ tsp regular salt, adjust to taste)
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⅛ teaspoon black pepper
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⅛ teaspoon cayenne (optional for heat)
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½ teaspoon agave syrup (or maple syrup/honey)
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Notes
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Use ripe mangoes—soft to touch and fragrant—for best sweetness.
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Make-ahead friendly: Prep salad and dressing separately, then toss 20–30 mins before serving.
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Adjust spice by leaving jalapeño seeds in or omitting cayenne.
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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