Grilled Shrimp Mango Salad Recipe: Light, Tropical Shrimp Salad

If you are looking for an easy, quick, tasty, and light recipe to serve as an appetizer or even a light meal, this tasty shrimp mango salad is the way to go. You can enjoy this zesty recipe any time of the year, but it is especially lovely when eating light, and fresh foods are especially appreciated.

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Shrimp mango salad.

Why I ❤️ it

Grilled shrimp with unripe mangos are the new taste of the season! You'll love this simple shrimp salad recipe that will brighten your BBQ day.  And even if you're not lucky enough to live in an area where mangos are grown, this recipe is a lifesaver because you don't need ripe mangoes!

For this salad, I have chosen to use mangos that are halfway between ripe and green. This way the sweetness of the mango does not overpower the flavors of the other ingredients. Can you think of any other salad that spells tropical summer like this? You really oughta try it.

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Utensils and tools

• Large skillet, stovetop grill, or BBQ
• Large bowl or large serving dish

Ingredients

For the shrimp

• 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• ½ teaspoon of sugar (white, granulated), (optional)
• ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 1 doz of uncooked, peeled, jumbo shrimp

To assemble

• 2 cups of mango, cut into strips or cubes
• 1 iceberg lettuce, green leaf lettuce, shredded
• 1½ dozen of cherry tomatoes, cut into halves

For the dressing

• ½ teaspoon of brown sugar, (optional)
• 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon of salt, (or more, to taste)

Video

Preparation

Before starting, please make sure you have all the ingredients and utensils ready.

Step 1: season shrimp

Mix vinegar, oil, sugar, and chili powder. Mix well.

Add the shrimp and marinate for an hour in the fridge.

Step 2: grill shrimp

Heat a stovetop grill or BBQ over medium-high heat and grill shrimp until they turn pink on one side, turn and repeat.

If you wish, you can cut the shrimp into small pieces, or serve them whole.

Step 3: mix dressing

Mix sugar, vinegar, oil, and salt to taste. Set aside.

Step 4: serve

Mix mango, lettuce, and tomatoes. Arrange the shrimp on top.

Accompany the salad with dressing.

Serving suggestions

Serve this grilled shrimp mango salad can be served as a salad, or as a light summer main dish.

Variations

You can add thinly sliced red onion, and avocado slices to the salad too.

Another dressing that goes great with it is a zesty cilantro lime vinaigrette. Make by mixing the juice of one lemon (2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice), 4 tablespoons of olive oil, and a handful of cilantro leaves, minced. Then season with black pepper and salt to taste.

Nutritional information

Calories: 236kcal - Carbohydrates: 7g - Protein: 5g - Fat: 21g - Saturated Fat: 2g - Cholesterol: 45mg - Sodium: 302mg - Potassium: 227mg - Fiber: 1g - Sugar: 5g - Vitamin A: 710IU - Vitamin C: 5.9mg - Calcium: 50mg - Iron: 1.1mg

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