Description
A burst of tropical flavor in every bite, this Summer Shrimp Salad is a quick, protein-packed, and colorful dish perfect for warm-weather meals. Featuring tender shrimp, juicy mango, creamy avocado, and crisp veggies tossed in a zesty lime dressing, it’s one of the best easy dinner ideas or healthy snack options. Whether you’re prepping for a beach picnic, a quick lunch, or refreshing food ideas for guests, this salad comes together in just 30 minutes with no compromise on taste or nutrition. A brilliant go-to for clean eating and summer recipe inspiration.
Ingredients
1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large ripe mango, diced
1 large avocado, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 2 limes
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
1/2 cucumber, diced (optional)
Instructions
1. Thaw or cook shrimp. If using raw shrimp, boil for 2–3 minutes until pink, then chill and pat dry.
2. Dice mango, avocado, bell pepper, onion, and optional ingredients. Chop cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
4. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, mango, avocado, pepper, onion, and cilantro. Add optional ingredients if using.
5. Drizzle dressing over salad. Gently toss everything together with tongs.
6. Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
7. Serve cold with lime wedges or over greens, if desired.
Notes
Use firm, just-ripe avocados and mangoes to prevent a mushy texture.
If preparing in advance, store the dressing separately and toss before serving.
Lime juice helps prevent browning of avocado—don’t skip it!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook / Boil shrimp
- Cuisine: Tropical / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg