Smoked Fish and Mango Salad with Citrus Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

A vibrant salad combining smoky fish, sweet mango, and zesty citrus dressing inspired by tropical island flavors. This Caribbean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs smoked white fish, ripe mango, red bell pepper 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 220 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

• 8 oz, flaked smoked white fish
• 1 large, peeled and diced ripe mango
• 1/2 cup, diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, for garnish chopped toasted macadamia nuts

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 8 oz flaked smoked white fish, 1 large peeled and diced ripe mango, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp orange juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and well combined.
3. Step 3: Pour the citrus dressing over the fish and mango mixture, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Let the salad marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature to meld flavors.
5. Step 5: Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, garnished with 2 tbsp chopped toasted macadamia nuts for added crunch.