This is the perfect summer with grilled shrimp, mango, avocado, and a coconut lime dressing.
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Fresh summer lunch idea coming your way: a Grilled Shrimp, Mango, and Avocado Salad with a dreamy coconut lime dressing. This vibrant dish draws inspiration from the @anejomexican menu and delivers the perfect balance of sweet, heat, and citrus. It’s light, refreshing, and absolutely worth recreating at home for a taste of summer in every bite.
I’ve been obsessed with this dressing lately—I’ve used it on coconut chicken, tofu, and now this salad, so it’s safe to say I LIKE IT. It’s ridiculously good and super versatile! The dressing is made with creamy coconut milk, zesty lime juice, a touch of sambal oelek for heat, a hint of brown sugar for sweetness, sesame oil for depth, and a pinch of salt and pepper to tie it all together. Simple yet so flavorful!!
This salad is super easy to put together and looks just as good as it tastes. Pair the juicy grilled shrimp with chunks of sweet mango, creamy avocado, and a drizzle of that addictive coconut lime dressing, and you’ve got yourself a dish you’ll want to make on repeat all summer long. Perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even impressing guests at your next summer gathering. Try it out and let me know how you like it! 🌴🍤🥭 Check out more salad ideas here.
Here’s how to make it:
Grilled Shrimp, Mango, and Avocado Salad with a Coconut Lime Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb shrimp per person
- 1 avocado
- Bibb lettuce / mixed greens
- Pickled shallots
- 1 mango
- Pepitas
- 1 lime
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp sambal oelek (chili pasta)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- This recipe is super simple, combine all salad ingredients and mix salad dressing. You can grill or sauté shrimp if you don't have access to a grill. I did about 2 min per side and squeeze some lime juice / salt /pepper / red pepper flakes on them. Enjoy!
