Black Bean Mango Salad

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As the weather warms up and cravings turn to lighter, more refreshing fare, there’s nothing quite like a vibrant salad to satisfy your appetite. Bursting with the tropical sweetness of ripe mangoes, the earthy richness of black beans, and the zesty freshness of lime, this Black Bean Mango Salad is a celebration of summer in every bite.

Black Bean Mango Salad is incredibly versatile. It can be served as a side dish, piled high on top of tacos or nachos, or enjoyed on its own as a light and refreshing meal. Whether you’re a devoted salad eater or someone looking for a new way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your routine, give this recipe a whirl.

Easy Black Bean Mango Salad

Unlike most of the recipes you’ll find here on My Plant Based Family, this recipe is for a single serving. My kids would love most of the things in this salad, but if your kids are like mine, they don’t want it all mixed together. So this salad is just for me.

Even though this is for a single serving, I prefer to build two (or three or four) at a time to eat later in the week. The only real difference is you’ll want to store the diced mango separately because it can get a little slimy.

The measurements below can be adapted to your taste. I actually added a little more of everything for the salad I ate at home. This size was perfect for work. I don’t know about you but it takes me a long time to eat BIG salads. My lunch salads need to be a little average size.

Costumization Ideas

Feel free to customize this Black Bean Mango Salad to suit your taste preferences too.

• You can add diced jalapeño for a spicy kick or diced cucumber for added crunch.
• If you prefer a sweeter salad, you can drizzle a bit of honey or maple syrup to enhance the natural sweetness of the mangoes.
• For a heartier meal, serve this salad on a bed of quinoa.
• Experiment with different herbs and spices to create your own unique flavor profile. Fresh mint, basil, or parsley can add a refreshing twist, while smoked paprika or chili powder can add depth and complexity.

Black Bean Mango Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 2-3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup organic corn
• 1/4 cup diced tomato (remove seeds)
• 1/4 cup diced onion (I prefer sweet onion or red onions)
• 1/4 of a large mango (or half a small mango) diced.
• diced jalapenos to taste
• juice from half a lime
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
• 1/2 avocado (optional)

Instructions

Step 1 – Layer Ingredients

Place lettuce in a large bowl then top with beans, corn, tomatoes, onion and mango*.

Step 2 – Customize and Stir

If using jalapenos and cilantro add now. Give the salad a good stir.

Step 3 – Give it a Squeeze

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salad and stir one more time.

*Notes: If you are packing an extra salad for another day, leave the mango, lime juice and avocado separate.

More Fresh Salad Recipes

If you like this salad, you’ll love these plant based recipes too:

• Oil-Free Cowboy Caviar
• BBQ Chickpea Salad
• Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl
• Black Bean Corn Salad with Avocado
• Quinoa-Lentil Salad

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