As I told you yesterday, we go to our friends’ cottage on Lake Michigan every year over the 4th. They always have a shindig to celebrate the holiday, and a neat friend of theirs, Kathy, brought her super tasty Black Bean Mango Salsa. It’s got some unique ingredients that I think you’ll love. It is definitely a sweeter version of the more common black bean salsa, which is also one of my favorites because these type of dips are nutritious and delicious.
Don’t these pictures look fake?
I’m so geeked at how well they turned out with my piddly camera! (That’s their new boat in the background above that they got for a steal last year.)
Get on with it, Kel…
Oh yeah, so I guess you want the recipe now. Be sure to check out the extra links I added below, for those of you who feel gipped when my only post for the day is a recipe. 
Kathy’s Black Bean Mango Salsa (I’ll use as many organic ingredients as I can find.)
- Fresh mango – about 4, chopped
- 2 medium jalapeño, chopped small (I’ll probably add more)
- 1 small onion, chopped small
- 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 small can of crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 c. pineapple rum (optional, but this gives it good flavor)
- Sea salt to taste (I added that last ingredient, you may want to omit it.)
Doesn’t that sound good?
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Ren 07.07.09 at 12:36 am
Say, I can get almost all those ingredients fresh & locally. This is SO on my list now
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The Desperate Cook 07.07.09 at 9:02 am
I have not tried mango salsa, but I do love mango so I bet this would be great.
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Martha 07.07.09 at 9:08 am
It looks so pretty and anything with cilantro in it has to be good!
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CHEESESLAVE 07.07.09 at 11:31 am
Wow this looks delicious! I will stumble and tweet this!
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Karen Ferguson 07.07.09 at 12:35 pm
Thanks Kelly…I was just getting BORED with my usual fare!
And, I always think your pictures rock….but the water and sailboat add a new dimension.
Yeah, it does look a little fake, girlfriend, howja’ do that?
Hugs.
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Lisa@Blessedwithgrace 07.07.09 at 2:00 pm
Thanks for sharing your recipe and joining us for the TMTT anniversary today.
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Leesie 07.07.09 at 3:20 pm
I adore mango and will definitely try this one! Thank for you sharing and great job on the pictures Kelly.
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Brenda 07.07.09 at 9:01 pm
Yum! I love black beans and mango
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Kelly the Kitchen Kop 07.07.09 at 10:26 pm
Thank you all my freaky foodie friends!
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Darnold23 07.07.09 at 10:49 pm
I like your addition of the pineapple and will give that a try. I also use red onion and red, orange or yellow bell pepper (chopped) for additional color and taste. Beginning in August, I will be hosting Crock Pot Wednesdays and would live for you to join in @ diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com. Thanks for sharing.
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Kelly 07.07.09 at 11:19 pm
DArnold,
Those are great ideas for additions! Remind me again when your crock pot carnival is starting and I’d be glad to join in.
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Kelly
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Elaine 07.08.09 at 12:40 am
Love mangos. Love black beans. This has got to be good!
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Stacy 07.08.09 at 7:10 am
Yummy! Also, you are making me miss Michigan!
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Jeanne 07.08.09 at 7:58 pm
We do a peach mango that is delicious. For all local people . . . Red’s is having an heirloom tomato festival in August with a salsa contest. Kelly you can get info right inside the door at the restuarant. I don’t remember the date off hand . . .
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miwahei 03.12.10 at 10:32 pm
Nice view and lovely salad. pretty good^-^/
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