Heather's Tropical Bean Salsa

Brighten up your appetizers and sides with Heather's Tropical Bean Salsa, a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious! This refreshing salsa combines the hearty goodness of black beans with the tropical sweetness of pineapple and mango, balanced by the crunch of red bell pepper and the zest of fresh lime juice. A touch of jalapeño adds an optional kick, while cilantro ties it all together with a fresh, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile recipe is perfect as a chilled dip with tortilla chips or an exciting topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or fish. Bursting with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, it's a healthy, crowd-pleasing addition to any gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 cup, fresh or canned (drained) pineapple chunks
• 1 medium, peeled and diced mango
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 small, finely chopped red onion
• 1 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 large, juiced lime
• 1 small, finely diced (optional) jalapeño
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed black beans, pineapple chunks, diced mango, red bell pepper, and chopped red onion.

Step 2

Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl, mixing gently to avoid crushing the ingredients.

Step 3

If using jalapeño, fold it in for a touch of heat. Adjust the quantity based on your spice tolerance.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Pour the lime dressing over the bean and fruit mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice, if necessary.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a dip alongside tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or fish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1158.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	921.6

Total Fat 33.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2508.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.3g	0%
Total Sugars 54.6g
Protein 29.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 315.5mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 1092.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.7%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 57.4%