Island Shrimp Salad

Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this vibrant Island Shrimp Salad, a dish that’s as refreshing as it is flavorful. Packed with juicy shrimp seasoned with a hint of paprika, this salad is layered with a medley of crisp mixed greens, sweet mango, tangy pineapple, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant cherry tomatoes. A drizzle of zesty lime-honey dressing ties everything together, while a sprinkling of toasted coconut flakes and fresh cilantro offers a delightful island-inspired finishing touch. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this healthy and colorful recipe is perfect for a light lunch or a stunning dinner centerpiece. Whether you're craving a taste of the tropics or looking for a healthy seafood salad, this recipe delivers freshness and flavor in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 150 grams Mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
• 1 medium Mango (ripe, diced)
• 1 cup Pineapple (fresh, diced)
• 1 medium Cucumber (sliced)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.5 medium Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Coconut flakes (toasted, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika to create the dressing. Set aside.

Step 2

Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Step 3

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and fully cooked. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, arrange the mixed greens as the base.

Step 5

Top the greens with diced mango, pineapple, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cooked shrimp.

Step 6

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle chopped cilantro and toasted coconut flakes on top as a garnish.

Step 8

Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients, or serve with the dressing drizzled on top for a beautiful presentation.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your tropical island-inspired shrimp salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1474.8 grams (1474.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1199

Total Fat 44.30g	57%
Saturated Fat 13.90g	70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 977mg	326%
Sodium 2205mg	96%
Total Carbohydrate 91.60g	33%
Dietary Fiber 15.30g	55%
Total Sugars 61.50g
Protein 130.60g	261%

Vitamin D 894IU	4471%
Calcium 413mg	32%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 3145mg	67%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.0%

Protein: 40.6%

Carbs: 28.5%