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Grilled Shrimp Mango Avocado Salad

Smoky chili-lime grilled shrimp served over mixed greens with ripe mango, creamy avocado, and a bright cilantro-lime dressing. A vibrant Paleo salad that works as a light main.

28 minEasyServes 4305 cal/serving

CaribbeanSaladGrill and StovetopPaleoPescatarianWhole30High ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for shrimp)
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 2 ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 2 ripe avocado, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (for dressing)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp raw honey (omit for strict Whole30)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, toss 1.5 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp with 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp lime zest, 2 tbsp olive oil (for shrimp), and a pinch of 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the rest.

  2. 2

    Make the dressing: whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (for dressing), 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tsp raw honey (omit for strict Whole30) in a small bowl. Season with salt and set aside.

  3. 3

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers if using a grill. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Remove from heat.

  4. 4

    Arrange 6 cups mixed salad greens on a large platter. Top with 2 peeled and diced ripe mango, 2 pitted and sliced ripe avocado, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.

  5. 5

    Place the warm grilled shrimp over the salad, drizzle with the dressing, and serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Grilled Shrimp Mango Avocado Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Grilled Shrimp Mango Avocado Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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