Description
A bright and refreshing Mango Pineapple Shrimp Salad combining sweet tropical fruits, succulent shrimp, and crisp greens. Perfect for a quick, nutritious summer meal that bursts with vibrant flavors and colors, ideal for lunches, casual gatherings, or light dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 pound cooked, peeled shrimp
Fruits
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 cup juicy pineapple, diced
Vegetables and Greens
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, or arugula)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Start with cooked shrimp. If using fresh shrimp, peel and devein them, then boil for 2-3 minutes until pink and firm. Drain and cool completely before adding to the salad.
- Chop the Fruits and Vegetables: Dice the mango and pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice red bell pepper and red onion. Roughly chop cilantro and wash mixed greens thoroughly.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning to balance the flavors.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine shrimp, mango, pineapple, bell pepper, onion, and mixed greens. Drizzle dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the salad right away, garnished with extra cilantro if desired for the freshest flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe mango and pineapple for natural sweetness and vibrant flavors.
- Dress the salad gradually and toss lightly to keep it crisp and avoid sogginess.
- Chill shrimp and fruits before assembling to enhance freshness.
- Adjust lime juice and salt to taste for a perfect balance.
- If preparing ahead, keep the dressing separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required (boiling shrimp optional)
- Cuisine: Tropical, Summer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg