Caribbean Shrimp Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Caribbean Shrimp Salad with Lime Vinaigrette—a tropical twist on a classic dish that's bursting with flavor and texture. Succulent, spice-rubbed shrimp are seared to perfection and paired with a medley of fresh salad greens, juicy diced mango, creamy avocado, and crisp bell peppers. A zesty homemade lime vinaigrette, infused with honey and Dijon mustard, ties it all together for a refreshing, tangy finish. This colorful and protein-packed recipe is perfect for a light lunch, elegant dinner, or even meal prep, delivering all the flavors of an island getaway in just 26 minutes. Healthy, easy, and delicious—this shrimp salad will quickly become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 medium mango, diced
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the shrimp evenly with the spices.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced mango, sliced avocado, diced red bell pepper, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, and lime zest to make the vinaigrette. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Drizzle the lime vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss to combine.
Top the salad with the cooked shrimp.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Caribbean Shrimp Salad with Lime Vinaigrette!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1668 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.2 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1330 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.8 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.9 g | ||
| Protein | 121.8 g | 244% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 532 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 3590 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
