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AppetizersJames’s home kitchenJanuary 17, 2010

Black Bean Mango Salsa

I visit friends in Hawaii every year and am always inspired by the island cuisine. This salsa is great on fish, but can also be served as an appetizer with chips.

Blackbean mago salsa1

What you'll need

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 mangos, peeled, seeded and diced small
  • 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced (optional)
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced small
  • 1/2 medium red onion, diced small
  • ½ tablespoon grated fresh gingeroot
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice (or fresh squeezed orange juice)
  • 1/2 cup lime juice from 4 medium limes, plus zest from 2 of the limes
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 small jalapeño chile , seeded and minced

The method

Directions

  1. 01

    Mix all ingredients, including salt and pepper to taste, in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate to blend flavors, at least 1 hour or up to 4 days.

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