Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prep
- Dice the mangos into 1/4-inch cubes, working around the flat pit. Rinse the black beans thoroughly in a colander until water runs clear - this removes excess starch and salt so they don't muddy the salsa.
- Place diced red onion in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for 30 seconds. This tames the raw bite while keeping the crunch. Shake well to drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced mango, black beans, rinsed red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently with your hands or a wide spatula to avoid crushing the mango.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and cumin until emulsified. Pour over the salsa and fold gently to coat everything evenly. Taste and adjust salt or lime - the mango sweetness should balance the tart lime.
- Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving, or refrigerate up to 4 hours. The flavors meld and deepen as it rests. Serve with tortilla chips, over grilled fish or chicken, or stuffed into tacos.
Notes
Choose mangos that give slightly when pressed but still hold their shape - too soft and they turn to mush; too firm and they taste starchy. For a smoky twist, swap the raw jalapeno for 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced. This salsa is best the day it's made; the mango softens and the cilantro dulls after overnight refrigeration.
