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    Mango, Jicama + Black Bean Salsa

    Modified: Jan 3, 2021 · Published: Apr 21, 2017 by Ashley

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    Juicy, ripe mango and fresh lime brighten the flavors of this sweet-and-salty black bean salsa. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, potlucks and summer BBQs!

    For Cinco de Mayo last year, we were invited over to my (super talented) friend Rebecca's house for dinner with her family.  I told her I'd bring an appetizer and a dessert to go along with whatever she was cooking up.

    After seeing some super ripe mangoes at the market, I knew I wanted to make a killer salsa!

    Juicy, ripe mango and fresh lime brighten the flavors of this sweet-and-salty black bean salsa. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, potlucks and summer BBQs!

    This salsa is insanely easy to put together. You just cut things up and add 'em to a big bowl with some drained and rinsed black beans. Then pop a top on the bowl and refrigerate until you're ready to serve!

    This recipe worked out especially well that day since I was able to make it in the morning and devote the afternoon to dessert!

    Juicy, ripe mango and fresh lime brighten the flavors of this sweet-and-salty black bean salsa. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, potlucks and summer BBQs!

    This salsa is light and refreshing. The jicama adds a really nice textural contrast to the soft beans and fruit, and works beautifully with the other flavors.

    It was perfect scooped up with tortilla chips, and also sprinkled on top of tacos. I may have even put some on top of my black beans and rice.

    What can I say? I really love my black beans!

    Juicy, ripe mango and fresh lime brighten the flavors of this sweet-and-salty black bean salsa. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, potlucks and summer BBQs!

    This stuff gets better the longer it sits in the fridge, too - if it lasts! My babysitter and son polished it off on Siete de Mayo while me and my husband were out for the evening. Glad it was a hit all around!

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    Mango, Jicama + Black Bean Salsa

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    • Author: Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen - Ashley Covelli
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: about 6 cups of salsa 1x
    • Category: Appetizers
    • Method: No Cook
    • Cuisine: Mexican
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    Juicy, ripe mango and fresh lime brighten the flavors of this sweet-and-salty black bean salsa. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, potlucks and summer BBQs!


    Ingredients

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    • 3 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced (about 2 cups)
    • ½ small jicama, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
    • 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and minced (about 1 tablespoon)
    • 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • 1 teaspoon lime zest
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt

    Instructions

    1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir well to combine, taste for seasoning, and add more salt if needed. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 180
    • Sugar: 24 g
    • Sodium: 469.3 mg
    • Fat: 0.9 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 40.5 g
    • Fiber: 9.3 g
    • Protein: 6 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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    Comments

    1. Srividhya Manikandan

      September 01, 2016 at 1:40 pm

      Never tried jicama in salsa.. this looks very inviting.

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      • BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen

        April 22, 2017 at 1:25 pm

        It adds a really nice crunch - I hope you like it!

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    2. Deanna Samaan

      April 21, 2017 at 10:29 am

      This looks soo good!!

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      • BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen

        April 22, 2017 at 1:23 pm

        Thank you so much! It's a family favorite and SO simple!

        Reply
    3. Michelle Nahom

      April 22, 2017 at 12:46 pm

      I love mango salsa and I do make it a lot for our summer BBQs. I'm glad to have another recipe to try!

      Reply
      • BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen

        April 22, 2017 at 1:27 pm

        A perfectly ripe mango makes all the difference, right??

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