Mango Mandarin Sesame Shrimp Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing
A fresh and colorful salad made with shrimp, mango,mandarin oranges, avocado, and a tangy sesame-ginger dressing. Perfect for alight, refreshing meal.
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!
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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