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Fresh Summer Shrimp and Mango Chopped Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

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A bright, colorful summer salad combining tender shrimp, ripe mango, crisp veggies, and a zesty lime vinaigrette. Perfect for hot afternoons and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Dice the mango, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion into roughly 1/2-inch pieces. Soak chopped onion in cold water for 5 minutes if desired to mellow flavor, then drain.
  4. In a small bowl or jar, combine lime juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked shrimp, diced mango, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and chopped cilantro.
  6. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
  7. Add diced avocado last and fold in softly to prevent mashing.
  8. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
  9. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. Add avocado last to prevent mashing. Chill salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. For a smoky flavor, grill shrimp instead of pan-searing. Store avocado separately if making ahead to prevent browning.

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Keywords: shrimp salad, mango salad, summer salad, lime vinaigrette, healthy salad, easy salad recipe, gluten-free, dairy-free

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