Description
Mango Black Bean Corn Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines black beans, corn, and diced mango, all tossed together in a zesty, tangy dressing. It’s not only visually appealing but also packed with a delightful mix of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. The salad is topped with fresh cilantro and a hint of jalapeño for an extra kick.
Ingredients
🥗 Salad:
1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup (150 g) corn kernels (fresh, frozen & thawed, or canned)
1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ small red onion, finely diced
1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional for heat)
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
🥑 Dressing:
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 tsp honey or agave
½ tsp ground cumin
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, and black pepper.Toss Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.Chill & Serve
Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes (or refrigerate 1–2 hours) to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
This colorful salad is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and zesty flavors. Serve it chilled as a refreshing side, a light lunch, or a topping for tacos and grilled proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook / Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: None
Keywords: Mango Corn Salad, Black Bean Salad, Mango Bean Salad, Corn Black Bean Salad, Fresh Mango Salad