Caribbean Mango and Black Bean Salad with Lime Dressing

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A refreshing, colorful salad combining sweet mango, hearty black beans, and crisp vegetables tossed in a zesty lime dressing for a tropical flair. This caribbean-inspired salads (vegan) ready in about 15 minutes blends large ripe mango, diced, medium red bell pepper, diced, red onion, finely chopped into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe mango, diced
• 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 large diced ripe mango, 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans, 1 medium diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined.
3. Step 3: Pour the lime dressing over the mango and black bean mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.