Rum-Spiced Caribbean Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

A vibrant mango salsa enhanced with a splash of dark rum and warm spices, perfect for topping grilled fish or serving as a fresh dip. This Caribbean-inspired snack recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, blends ripe mango, diced, red bell pepper, finely chopped, red onion, minced into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 80 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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 ripe mango, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp dark rum
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup diced ripe mango, 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup minced red onion.
2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tbsp dark rum. Stir gently to blend all ingredients.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1/4 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper over the salsa and mix until evenly incorporated.
4. Step 4: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving alongside grilled seafood or as a dip.