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Black Bean Mango Salsa

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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.

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

Sea Salt and Pepper

1.    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.