Caribbean Pineapple and Mango Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A refreshing salad combining sweet tropical fruits with a zesty citrus vinaigrette, perfect as a light starter or side dish. This caribbean-inspired salads (vegan, gluten free) ready in about 15 minutes pairs fresh pineapple chunks, ripe mango, diced, red bell pepper, diced into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
• 1 cup ripe mango, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, 1 cup diced ripe mango, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
2. Step 2: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp orange juice, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 small minced jalapeño until emulsified and bright.
3. Step 3: Pour the citrus vinaigrette over the fruit and vegetables mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.