Mango Bean Salad

About the Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 5 Servings

• cubed fresh mango (1 1/2 cups or 1 mango)
• diced red bell pepper (1 cup)
• black beans, rinsed and drained (1 15-ounce can)
• pinto beans, rinsed and drained (1 15-ounce can)
• salsa, or more if desired (1/4 cup)
• sliced chives or green onion (2 tbsp.)
• freshly squeezed lime juice (2 1/2 tbsp.)
• pure maple syrup or agave nectar (1 tsp.)
• ground cumin (1/2 tsp.)
• ground allspice (1/8 tsp.)
• sea salt, plus more to taste (1/2 tsp.)
• minced cilantro (2 tbsp.), optional

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir to combine. 

   
   
   

2. Taste, and if you'd like more heat and zip from the salsa, add a little more, up to another 1/4 cup. 

   
   
   

3. Serve, or refrigerate (covered) for several hours until ready to serve.

   
   
   

4. Mango Note: If not serving right away, reserve the mango and add just before serving. This will preserve its freshness and flavor.

   Salt Note: The amount of salt you use may depend on the brand of salsa. Start with 1/2 teaspoon, as it's always easy to add extra later.

   
   
   

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