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Mango Avocado Shrimp Salad

Mango Avocado Shrimp Salad: A Refreshing Summer Delight

Enjoy the vibrant Mango Avocado Shrimp Salad, a light and healthy dish perfect for summer with shrimp, mango, and avocado.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Mango diced
  • 1 avocado Avocado diced, add just before serving
  • 1 cup Celery diced, optional
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Begin by bringing a pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully add the shrimp, cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  2. Transfer the cooked shrimp into a bowl filled with ice water to halt cooking. Let cool for 3 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled shrimp with diced mango, avocado, celery, red bell pepper, cilantro, and red onion.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss to combine.
  6. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning. The dressing can be stored separately for freshness.

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