Nutritional Wellness

Delicious, nutritious, and versatile Black Bean Mango Salad

February 11, 2025

Learn to make this delicious and impressive black bean and mango salad, in a few easy steps. This salad pairs well with chicken, seafood, as well as plant based proteins. Perfect for your next cookout, or any day of the week.

Recipe: Mexican Black Bean Salad with Mango

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic or 1 tsp garlic powder, minced
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ⅛ tsp. black pepper
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans low sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 ½ cups frozen or canned corn kernels or leftover roasted corn cut from the cob
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 orange or red bell pepper chopped
  • 3/4 cup fresh mango, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh or dried cilantro

For Dressing

  • 1 Tbsp. white vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. lime juice
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice (can blend fresh pineapple or use bottled juice)
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. peppe

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients and set aside. In a large bowl, combine all of the remaining ingredients. Then, pour dressing over vegetable mixture and toss to coat.
  2. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir before serving.
  3. Store in the fridge in an air right container for up to 7 days.