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Black Bean Mango Salad

Black bean mango salad with a tangy lime dressing and juicy fruit-forward flavor, tossed for a glossy, no-cook finish. Diced mango, crisp bell pepper, and bright cilantro get coated, then toasted pepitas add a buttery crunch on top.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
chill 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

black beans
  • 2 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
mango
  • 2 mangoes ripe, diced
red bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
red onion
  • 0.5 red onion finely diced
cilantro
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro chopped
limes
  • 3 limes juiced
olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
cumin
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
pepitas
  • 0.25 cup toasted pepitas
salt
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Make the salad
  1. Combine black beans, diced mango, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl. Toss just until evenly mixed so the fruit doesn’t get crushed.
  2. Whisk lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt together for the dressing. Keep whisking until the seasoning dissolves and the dressing looks glossy.
  3. Pour dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Continue tossing for 30 seconds to coat everything thoroughly.
Toast pepitas and finish
  1. Spread toasted pepitas on a sheet pan in an even layer. Toast at 350°F for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  2. Chill 15 minutes for best flavor, or serve immediately. Cover the bowl to keep the mango bright and the beans from drying out.
  3. Top with toasted pepitas just before serving. Sprinkle evenly and add right at the end for maximum crunch.

Notes

Pro tip: dice mango and beans into similar bite-size pieces so every scoop has both fruit and legumes. Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; add pepitas right before eating to keep them crisp. Freezing isn’t recommended because the mango texture softens. For a dairy-free and gluten-free option, keep it as-is; for a lower-sodium version use less salt and rely on the lime dressing for flavor.