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!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:6 mins

Total Time:26 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced mango, sliced avocado, diced red bell pepper, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Drizzle the lime vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss to combine.

Step 6

Top the salad with the cooked shrimp.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Caribbean Shrimp Salad with Lime Vinaigrette!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1408.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1667.6

Total Fat 103.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 857.3mg	0%
Sodium 1329.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.0g	0%
Total Sugars 44.9g
Protein 121.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 531.7mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 3590.0mg	0%

*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: 53.2%

Protein: 27.9%

Carbs: 19.0%