Pacific Flavours Salad
Experience a burst of tropical delight with our Pacific Flavours Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh, crisp greens, ripe mango, creamy avocado, and succulent shrimp (optional for seafood lovers). Enhanced with crunchy toasted macadamia nuts and a zesty lime-soy-sesame dressing, this salad perfectly balances sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with colorful vegetables like red bell peppers and cucumbers, this gluten-free dish is perfect for a light lunch or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Infused with the sunny essence of the Pacific, it’s a refreshing, nutritious choice that’s as visually beautiful as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 medium ripe mango, diced
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cooked and peeled shrimp (optional: grilled or steamed)
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 quarter cup toasted macadamia nuts
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced mango, diced avocado, sliced cucumber, julienned red bell pepper, and shrimp (if using).
2. Sprinkle the toasted macadamia nuts and chopped cilantro leaves evenly over the salad.
3. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lime juice, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and olive oil until well combined.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
5. Toss gently to evenly coat the ingredients with the dressing.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh and tropical flavours of the Pacific!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.8 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 447 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 1278 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.9 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.9 g | ||
| Protein | 73.9 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 388 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 3722 mg | 79% | |
*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.
