Description
This Summer Shrimp Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed salad filled with grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, juicy mango, and fresh vegetables tossed in a zesty lime dressing. It’s a vibrant, healthy, and easy-to-make recipe perfect for sunny days, light lunches, or as a colorful addition to any dinner spread.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 mangoes, diced
2 avocados, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
1/3 cup crumbled feta or Cotija cheese
Dressing Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with olive oil, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.
2. Grill the shrimp over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink, opaque, and slightly charred.
3. While the shrimp cooks, dice mangoes and avocados, slice the red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Place all in a large bowl.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until emulsified.
5. Add the grilled shrimp to the bowl with the produce, pour in the dressing, and gently toss to coat.
6. Top with crumbled feta or Cotija cheese and sprinkle with fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
For extra flavor, chill the mango and avocado before assembling the salad.
If using frozen shrimp, make sure they are completely thawed and patted dry before marinating.
To save time, prep the veggies and dressing ahead, but cook the shrimp just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp salad, summer salad, grilled shrimp, mango avocado salad