Description
This Black Bean Mango Avocado Salad is a vibrant, tropical-inspired dish full of bold flavors and fresh ingredients. With juicy mangoes, creamy avocado, hearty black beans, and a zesty lime dressing, this colorful salad is perfect for summer meals, BBQs, or a light lunch.
Ingredients
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Essentials
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans – Drained and rinsed, a protein-rich base
- 2 small mangos, diced – Sweet and ripe, for tropical flavor
- 2 avocados, diced – Creamy and rich, added just before serving
- 1 cup corn kernels – Fresh or frozen, about 2 large ears
- 1 red bell pepper, diced – For crunch and color
- ½ red onion, chopped – Adds a sharp bite
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped – Fresh and aromatic
- 3–4 limes, juiced – Brightens and balances the salad
- ½ teaspoon chili powder – A mild kick of spice
- Salt & pepper, to taste – Enhances all the flavors
Optional Add-Ons
- Jalapeños – Finely chopped, for heat
- Feta cheese – Crumbled, adds a salty, creamy element
- Quinoa or brown rice – Makes it a more filling main dish
Substitutions and Shortcuts
- Canned corn – For quicker prep if fresh isn’t available
- Pineapple – A mango substitute when out of season
- Parsley or green onions – Use if avoiding cilantro
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Prep and measure all salad components to streamline the process.
- Prepare Base: Add drained and rinsed black beans to a large mixing bowl.
- Add Fruits & Veggies: Gently fold in diced mangos, corn, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- Season: Squeeze lime juice over the salad. Sprinkle in chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Gently mix all ingredients until evenly coated in dressing and seasonings.
- Taste & Adjust: Modify seasoning to your preference. Add more lime, salt, or chili powder if desired.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to let flavors meld.
- Top with Avocado & Serve: Right before serving, add diced avocado. Serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Best enjoyed the same day. If storing, add avocado just before serving to avoid browning.
- Meal Prep Tip: Mix all ingredients except avocado and lime ahead of time. Add them fresh before serving.
- Make it a Meal: Serve over quinoa or with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: undefined
Keywords: black bean mango salad, avocado corn salad, summer bean salad, mango salad with lime, fresh summer salad, vegan protein salad