Fresh Summer Black Bean Salad

Name: Fresh Summer Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced; 1 large avocado, diced; 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn; 1/2 red onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper to taste

A colorful and refreshing salad that combines sweet mango, creamy avocado, and zesty lime for the perfect sunny bite.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· August 7, 2026

recipesbynani.com

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

15 minutes

Serves

This black bean salad is a staple in my kitchen because it is so bright and filling. The combination of sweet mango and earthy black beans makes it a favorite at every potluck I attend.

My biggest tip is to toss the avocado in the lime juice first, which keeps it from turning brown while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. It stores well for a few days in the fridge, so it makes a great lunch for busy work weeks.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
1 large avocado, diced
1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a small jar or bowl to create the dressing.
2
Combine the black beans, mango, corn, onion, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
3
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
4
Fold in the diced avocado right before serving so it stays fresh and firm.
5
Taste and add more salt or lime juice if you feel it needs an extra kick.

💡 Tips

Serve this salad with crunchy tortilla chips for a snack, or spoon it over grilled chicken for a hearty dinner. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

#healthy #vegetarian #vegan #gluten free #high protein

Made this recipe? Let us know how it went.