This vibrant Mango Mandarin Sesame Shrimp Salad is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and fresh flavors. Featuring succulent shrimp, juicy mango, and refreshing mandarin oranges, this salad is complemented by a tangy sesame-ginger dressing. Packed with healthy greens, creamy avocado, and a touch of cilantro, it’s the perfect light yet satisfying meal for warm weather or when you’re craving something fresh and flavorful.
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
- 1 ½ – 2 pounds uncooked shrimp, shelled and deveined (tail-on is okay)
- 8 cups chopped romaine or green leaf lettuce
- 1 avocado, pitted and thinly sliced
- 1 large mango, diced
- ½ cup mandarin oranges (canned or fresh)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ⅓ cup shelled edamame
- ¼ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- Sesame seeds for topping (optional)
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut work well)
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger (adjust to taste)
Instructions:
- Cook the Shrimp:
- Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, and ground ginger.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more ginger or garlic if desired.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, diced mango, mandarin oranges, red bell pepper, edamame, and cilantro.
- Toss gently to mix the ingredients.
- Add the Shrimp and Avocado:
- Top the salad with the cooked shrimp and thinly sliced avocado.
- Drizzle the sesame-ginger dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Finish and Serve:
- Sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds for an extra crunch (optional).
- Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, flavor-packed salad!
Conclusion:
This Mango Mandarin Sesame Shrimp Salad offers the perfect balance of textures and flavors, with juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, sweet mango, and tangy mandarin oranges. The sesame-ginger dressing adds an irresistible Asian-inspired touch, making this salad both light and satisfying. It’s a great option for lunch or a light dinner, and can be easily customized to suit your taste.
Mango Mandarin Sesame Shrimp Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 ½ – 2 pounds uncooked shrimp shelled and deveined (tail-on is okay)
- 8 cups chopped romaine or green leaf lettuce
- 1 avocado pitted and thinly sliced
- 1 large mango diced
- ½ cup mandarin oranges canned or fresh
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ⅓ cup shelled edamame
- ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped
- Sesame seeds for topping optional
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup oil vegetable, canola, or peanut work well
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger adjust to taste
Instructions
Cook the Shrimp:
- Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, and ground ginger.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more ginger or garlic if desired.
Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, diced mango, mandarin oranges, red bell pepper, edamame, and cilantro.
- Toss gently to mix the ingredients.
Add the Shrimp and Avocado:
- Top the salad with the cooked shrimp and thinly sliced avocado.
- Drizzle the sesame-ginger dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Finish and Serve:
- Sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds for an extra crunch (optional).
- Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, flavor-packed salad!