5-Minute Mango Black Bean Salad

Simple, Quick, Healthy Flavor

Sometimes food just doesn’t need to be complicated. Mango, black beans, and a splash of vinegar: It’s so simple, yet so good. A few whole food, plant-based ingredients is all you need. This easy, healthy salad is a great example of how flavor can come together quickly.

Sweet mango plays well with the hearty, creamy texture of black beans. Sweet bell pepper and minced shallot add a crunchy bite. Add rice vinegar and cayenne pepper for an acidic pop of flavor. All of these natural ingredients create a beautiful vegan salad that is healthy and satisfying.

Beans are a Healthy, Plant-Based Power Food

Beans have been linked to numerous health benefits. Full of plant-based fiber and vegan protein, eating beans can help prevent heart disease and diabetes. Plus, beans are budget-friendly and easy to use. Simply, open a can, drain, rinse, and toss into your whole foods recipes.

How to Enjoy this Easy, Mango Black Bean Salad

This salad is great for meal-prep and sharing at parties. Make a big batch on the weekends to use for vegan lunches throughout the week. Or double the recipe for a plant-based side dish you can take to parties. This salad is:

• Fresh
• Easy to make
• Has a spicy kick

Chef Katie’s Plant-Based Cooking Tips:

Unseasoned vs. Seasoned Rice Vinegar: “Seasoned” rice vinegar has sugar added to it. Be sure to use unseasoned rice vinegar for this recipe. The mango provides enough natural sweetness.

Frozen Mango: When mango isn’t in season (or if you just don’t feel like dicing a mango), substitute with frozen mango. You’ll need about 1 1/4 cups, thawed.

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5-Minute Mango Black Bean Salad

Easy |  Servings: 4  |  Ready In: 5 minutes |  Yield: 3 cups

This easy, healthy salad comes together in just 5 minutes! Sweet mango, creamy black beans, and a splash of rice vinegar create an interesting mix of flavors and textures.  Make a batch to enjoy for plant-based lunches throughout the week. Or use as a filling for vegan tacos and oil-free baked tostadas. 

If you love this, you’ll also love Moon and Stars Watermelon Calypso Bean Salad, Curry Black Forbidden Rice Salad with Mango and Coconut, and Spicy-Sweet Raw Pineapple Salsa.

Nutrition Facts
Servings 4.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 168
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1 g	1 %
Saturated Fat 0 g	0 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg	0 %
Sodium 84 mg	4 %
Potassium 586 mg	17 %
Total Carbohydrate 34 g	11 %
Dietary Fiber 7 g	29 %
Sugars 14 g
Protein 7 g	14 %
Vitamin A	38 %
Vitamin C	124 %
Calcium	3 %
Iron	7 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

 

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