Caribbean Black Bean and Fruit Salad
Brighten your table with the vibrant flavors of this Caribbean Black Bean and Fruit Salad, a tropical medley that's as refreshing as it is nutritious. Bursting with diced mango, sweet pineapple, crisp red bell pepper, and hearty black beans, this colorful dish is the perfect complement of sweet and savory. Fresh cilantro and a zesty lime-honey dressing tie everything together, creating a dish that’s light, flavorful, and packed with island-inspired flair. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is ideal as a chilled side dish or a standout vegetarian main course. Add a hint of spice with optional jalapeño for a tantalizing kick. Perfect for summer gatherings, cookouts, or healthy meal prep, this recipe is proof that wholesome eating can be deliciously exciting.
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Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 1 large (peeled, pitted, and diced) Mango
- 1 cup (fresh, diced) Pineapple
- 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium (finely chopped) Red onion
- 0.25 cup (fresh, chopped) Cilantro
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Honey
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 small (seeded and finely chopped, optional) Jalapeño
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, diced mango, pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
Step 2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper. If using, add the finely chopped jalapeño for a spicy kick.
Step 3
Pour the lime dressing over the black bean and fruit mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Step 4
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Step 5
Before serving, toss the salad gently again and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Step 6
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (793.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 538.4 |
| Total Fat 16.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1499.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 96.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 61.7g | |
| Protein 10.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 131.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1032.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories