Description
A refreshing and flavorful Mango Avocado Salad with Shrimp, tossed in a zesty Spicy Lime Dressing. This vibrant dish is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish at a summer gathering.
Ingredients
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Shrimp:
- 1 pound shrimp (thawed, tails removed + deveined)
- Cooking spray or oil (to cook shrimp)
Salad:
- 2 ripe mangoes
- 2 ripe medium-large avocados
- Optional: freshly chopped herbs, like mint or cilantro
- Optional: diced red onion (about 1/4 cup)
Spicy Lime Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime, juice only
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Shrimp: Heat cooking spray or oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until opaque and pink. Set aside.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prepare Fruits: Peel and cube mangoes. Peel, pit, and cube avocados.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine mangoes, avocados, shrimp, herbs, and onion. Pour dressing over and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy!
Notes
- SERVINGS: This recipe serves about 4 people as a side salad or 2 people as a main dish.
- LEFTOVERS/MAKE AHEAD: Salad keeps well for 2-3 days in the fridge. Perfect for meal prep or parties.
- RECIPE MODIFICATIONS: Options for vegetarian and vegan variations provided. Customize spice level and ingredients to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
