Drain and rinse beans. In a large bowl, combine beans with prepared vegetables, fruits and cilantro.

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lime juice, sherry, oil, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad. Toss to mix well; taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

To allow flavour to mellow, chill salad for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Serve in a bowl garnished with taco chips.

Make this salad to accompany fish, chicken, pasta or even simply tortilla chips. The tropical fruit combination might help you forget about the winter weather for a while.

Tropical and exotic fruits are among the most nutritious fruits available, Their bright colors and juicy textures indicate they are a great source of vitamin C. Orange and yellow-colored tropical fruits like papaya and mango also supply vitamin A and beta-carotene.