Black Bean Salad — Enjoy a colorful, delicious summer salad that is both simple to prepare and a delight to eat. Flavorful and absolutely healthy, this black bean salad -with avocado and mango- will put a smile on your face and fill some of your nutritional needs. In just 15 minutes, you’ll be serving a fresh, colorful salad that brings as much nutrition as it does flavor!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 mango, diced
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/8 – 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp red onion, diced
Instructions
InstructionsCombine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Black bean salad is best when made ahead and allowed to marinate for several hours, but is perfectly yummy if served immediately.
Recipe Notes
To maximize the shelf life of your salad for safety and quality, refrigerate in an airtight container. Properly stored, bean salad will last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Did you know?
Did you know?- One cup of black beans supplies approximately 75% of the recommended daily value of dietary fiber. It’s true! A serving of black beans provides 8g of protein and 7g of fiber.
- Mango provides 1.4g protein, 2.6g fiber, and vitamin C (67% DV).
- Avocado offers 250mg potassium, 3g fiber, and 5g monounsaturated fat.
- Many chronic diseases are preventable simply by making sound lifestyle choices. Need help? Check out our Nutrition Program!
- Get more nutritional facts from Nutrition.gov.
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