Mango, Avocado, Shrimp Salad & Mango Dressing

Why the Mango, Avocado, Shrimp Salad Dressing Works

Now, while anyone can throw a bunch of ingredients together and make a salad, it’s the dressing that makes it great. So, forget about the salad for a moment and look at the amazing creamy, luscious mango dressing with an incredible zing. Seriously, I could bottle this stuff and sell tons of it. It’s SO GOOD!

The delicious combination of citrus, mango, herbs, and spices—including orange, lime, hot sauce, garlic, and cilantro—really packs a punch in the flavor department. It’s sweet and spicy, just the way I like it.

Even better, it’s super easy to make! Blend the ingredients in a food processor, and it’s ready to go in a few minutes. Easy peasy!

Ingredient List

Spicy Mango Dressing

1. Fruit – Orange, mango, lemon, and lime deliver a refreshing tropical citrus zing.
2. Flavor – Garlic, onion, cumin, and fresh herbs add tasty goodness. Add a habanero or scotch bonnet if you love heat.
3. Base – Olive oil, honey, and hot sauce or sriracha provide the fat you need to carry flavor, the sweetness to balance the citrus’ acidity, and the hot sauce adds pleasant heat.

Mango, Avocado, Shrimp Salad

1. Shrimp provides a delicious seafood protein for an awesome main-course salad.
2. Greens – Lettuce (micro greens, young leafy greens, etc.) are the leafy greens the nutritionists always say we need.
3. Add-Ins – Avocado for a healthy fat, mangos for a palate-pleasing sweetness, and cherry tomatoes for more color.

How to Make Mango Avocado Shrimp Salad & Mango Dressing

• Puree the cubed mango and the juice from the orange, lemon, and lime in a blender. Add the cumin, honey, garlic, oil, and hot sauce. Blend until smooth.
• Finish Dressing – Throw in onions and herbs, and pulse just to mix. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Adjust dressing thickness with lemon, oil, and orange juice. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Shrimp – Coat a pan with cooking spray. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Optionally, add some of your favorite seasoning. Saute for 4-5 minutes or until opaque and cooked through. Set aside and let them cool.
• Assemble – Arrange the romaine lettuce (or your salad mix), shrimp, avocados, and tomatoes on a large plate or bowl.
• Serve with bread and the mango dressing on the side. Enjoy!!

Notes & Tips

1. Prewashed bags of salad greens are a time-saver. Even a coleslaw mix would be great in this recipe.
2. A salad spinner is a very useful gadget to have. If you love salads, it’s worth the investment. I even spin grated potatoes after rinsing and before squeezing out the excess moisture.
3. Make extra dressing and store it in a glass jar for up to a week in the fridge. It’s terrific on salmon and tilapia.
4. Make the salad and dressing ahead of time and store them separately in the fridge. Assemble just before serving.

What Goes With Mango, Avocado, Shrimp Salad

Crusty bread is the first thing that pops into my head. Garlic bread is even better. Follow up this guilt-free salad with a light, refreshing dessert like apple bread, lemon bars, or key lime pie.

More Healthy Main-Course Salads to Try

1. Black Bean and Corn Salad
2. Cobb Salad
3. Salmon Salad
4. Jerk Chicken Salad
5. Curry Chicken Salad

By Imma