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Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad
4.9 from 94 votes

Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad

This Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad combines black beans, cooked quinoa, fresh corn, bell pepper, mango, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño with a zesty lemon or lime dressing spiced with garlic, cumin, chili powder, and turmeric. The mixture creates a colorful, textured salad with a balance of sweetness, heat, and fresh herb flavors.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad, Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 15- ounce black beans no salt added, rinsed and drained, canned
  • 1 cup quinoa red or tri-color, cooked
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 bell pepper chopped, small red
  • 1 cup Mango chopped fresh
  • 1/4 cup onion red, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely diced, small
  • lemon juice or lime juice, from 1 medium fruit
  • 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1/2 tsp cumin ground
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric ground

Instructions

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  1. Mix together the beans, quinoa, corn, bell pepper, mango, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and turmeric in a small bowl.
  3. Drizzle over the mixture and toss.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • This recipe is sourced from The Plant-Powered Diet by Sharon Palmer, RD.
  • Use fresh lime or lemon juice to brighten the salad’s flavors before serving.
  • Mango adds a sweet contrast balancing the savory and spicy elements.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 4g (6%) Sodium 93mg (4%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 11.5g (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 164kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 4g 6%
Sodium 93mg 4%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 11.5g 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.