Sweet and Savory Mango and Black Bean Salsa

This vibrant and flavorful salsa is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. The ripe mango adds a touch of sweetness, while the black beans provide a hearty and earthy flavor. The red onion and cilantro add a bit of spice and freshness, and the lime juice and olive oil help to balance out the flavors. This salsa is perfect for serving with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, or salads.

The inspiration for this salsa came to me on a hot summer day when I was craving something refreshing and flavorful. I had some ripe mangoes on hand, and I thought they would be the perfect base for a salsa. I also had some cooked black beans, and I thought they would add a nice hearty flavor to the salsa. I added some red onion and cilantro for a bit of spice and freshness, and I used lime juice and olive oil to balance out the flavors. The result was this delicious and refreshing salsa that is perfect for any occasion.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped mango
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the mango, black beans, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
3. Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, or salads.

Why It Works

• The combination of sweet and savory flavors creates a complex and satisfying salsa.
• The black beans add a hearty and earthy flavor to the salsa, making it more filling.
• The red onion and cilantro add a bit of spice and freshness to the salsa, balancing out the sweetness of the mango.
• The lime juice and olive oil help to brighten and balance out the flavors of the salsa.