Spicy Crab and Mango Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-07 · Updated 2026-07-07

A refreshing salad combining sweet mango, fresh crab meat, and crisp greens tossed in a zesty cilantro-lime dressing for a bright, summery dish. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs lump crab meat, ripe mango, peeled and diced, mixed salad greens for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 lump crab meat
• 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 8 oz lump crab meat, 1 large diced ripe mango, 5 cups mixed salad greens, 1/2 diced red bell pepper, 1 small minced jalapeño, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the cilantro-lime dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Divide the salad onto plates and serve immediately for a refreshing, spicy-sweet lunch or appetizer.