A refreshing summer salad featuring sweet mango and creamy black beans, perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick lunch. The salad is incredibly versatile and can be served as a side dish, on a bed of greens, or with tortilla chips for scooping.
2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup finely diced red onion (about ½ medium onion)
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 1½ limes)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper