Grilled Shrimp Mango Avocado Salad
Grilled Shrimp Mango Avocado Salad is a refreshing medley of flavors, perfect as a side dish or light lunch.
Equipment
- Grill Pan
Ingredients
Shrimp and Salad Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 large mangoes, peeled, pitted and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 large avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 pieces Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ small red onion, peeled and sliced thinly
Honey Lime Dressing
- ¼ cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Marinate for about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Over high heat, heat a lightly greased grill pan until very hot. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until color begins to change to pink. Turn and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from pan, cover, and chill in the refrigerator until completely cooled.
- Meanwhile, combine lime juice, honey, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
- In a large bowl, combine grilled shrimp, mangoes, avocados, cucumbers, and red onions.
- Drizzle honey-lime dressing and gently toss to combine.
Notes
If you're making the salad ahead for a party, cut open and toss in the avocados just before serving to keep from browning. You can also drizzle them with lemon juice to retard discoloration.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 26gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 285mgSodium: 1473mgPotassium: 836mgFiber: 8gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 51.8mgCalcium: 198mgIron: 3.3mg
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