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A vibrant bowl of Summer Salad Recipes With Mango Black Bean, featuring diced mango, black beans, red bell peppers, and red onion.

Mango Black Bean Picnic Salad

A refreshing and colorful salad perfect for picnics and summer gatherings. It combines sweet mango, hearty black beans, and a zesty lime dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 mango peeled and diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained black beans, diced mango, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
  4. Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. For best flavor, let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. It is best served chilled.

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