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Tropical Shrimp Salad with Avocado, Mango, & Wasabi-Ginger Dressing

May 26, 2014 by Molly 5 Comments

Tropical Shrimp Salad with Avocado, Mango, & Wasabi-Ginger Dressing | Yes to Yolks

Happy Memorial Day! Take a moment today to remember those who have given their lives and time for our country!

In terms of food, I know that today is all about burgers, hot dogs, potato salads, fruit salads, and BBQ-style dishes. OH, and ice cream! You can’t forget the ice cream. It symbolizes summer! I love all those things to pieces. I hope you are eating your fill!

Tropical Shrimp Salad with Avocado, Mango, & Wasabi-Ginger Dressing | Yes to Yolks

You may be asking yourself why, with all the grilled yumminess going on right now, would I share a SALAD recipe with you? Well, I’m sharing a salad for you to make TOMORROW, when you want a healthy detox from all the grilled meats. That really isn’t the reason you should make this salad, though. You should make this salad because the flavors and textures are PHE-NOM-EN-AL. Who wants to hear that they should eat a salad just because it’s healthy?! No one. It takes the fun right out of it. Fear not. This one is overflowing with awesome (albeit healthy) ingredients that make you feel like you’re eating something far more indulgent.

Tropical Shrimp Salad with Avocado, Mango, & Wasabi-Ginger Dressing | Yes to Yolks

My favorite thing about this salad is the dressing. You know that pre-dinner salad that many sushi and Asian restaurants serve? It is usually topped with that deliciously creamy and spicy ginger dressing? Well, I was able to recreate the same flavors at home with this dressing. I added in some wasabi just because I love it and reduced the oil a bit for a less creamy but still incredible flavor. It is spicy, sweet, hot, vinegary, and GINGERY. A total yum-fest.

Tropical Shrimp Salad with Avocado, Mango, & Wasabi-Ginger Dressing | Yes to Yolks

The other ingredients kind of came together organically for me. I adore mango and avocado, arugula is probably my favorite salad green, and shrimp are always a good salad choice. Between those components and the stellar dressing, this salad is pretty much perfection on a plate. There is a fantastic mix of textures, colors, and flavors going on. Plus, it TASTES LIKE SUMMER. Totally appropriate. Between the buttery avocado, sweet mango, and spicy dressing…I’m in heaven.

Tropical Shrimp Salad with Avocado, Mango, & Wasabi-Ginger Dressing | Yes to Yolks

Tropical Shrimp Salad with Avocado, Mango, & Wasabi-Ginger Dressing | Yes to Yolks

Get back on track with this salad. Not because it’s healthy…but because it ROCKS.

Tropical Shrimp Salad with Avocado, Mango, & Wasabi-Ginger Dressing | Yes to Yolks

 

 

Tropical Shrimp Salad with Avocado, Mango, & Wasabi-Ginger Dressing

(makes 2 servings)

 

For the Dressing:

¼ cup rice vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger

1 garlic clove, finely grated

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 teaspoons prepared wasabi paste (or to taste)

⅓ cup canola oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

 

For the Salad:

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and pepper

Olive oil

Juice of 1 lime

5 cups baby arugula (or green of choice)

1 mango, peeled and sliced

1 avocado, peeled, sliced, and tossed in lime juice

¼ cup thinly sliced red onion

 

For the Dressing:

Whisk all ingredients together, streaming in the oil last. Check for seasonings. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. Shake/whisk again before using.

 

For the Salad:

Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Season the shrimp with the cumin, salt, and pepper. Add a drizzle of oil to the skillet and add the shrimp. Cook for 1-2 minutes until pink and the tails begin to curl. Remove from heat and add the lime juice to the skillet.

Meanwhile, prep the other ingredients for the salad and toss with the ginger dressing. Top with the warm shrimp and serve.

 

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Filed Under: Entrée, Fruit, Healthy, Recipes, Salads, Vegetables Tagged With: avocado, ginger, healthy, mango, salads, shrimp

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Comments

  1. How to Philosophize with Cake says

    May 29, 2014 at 8:09 am

    That looks delicious! I love all the colors and tropical flavors, I’ll have to try it soon! 🙂

    Reply
    • Molly says

      May 29, 2014 at 1:51 pm

      thank you!

      Reply
  2. Reiko says

    May 31, 2014 at 10:18 am

    Hello! The colors of this salad are amazing!! I love mango and I just made a shrimp dish with mango myself too! But your dish looks so fresh! and I’d love to have this after a big BBQ day for sure!

    Reply
    • Molly says

      June 2, 2014 at 12:41 pm

      Thanks! It’s the perfect salad for when you’re in need of something delicious but light.

      Reply

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  1. BLT Salad with Fried Egg & Spicy Bacon Croutons says:
    July 9, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    […] raved and raved about the last salad I shared with you. In fact, I’m still internally raving about it. I may have to make it again […]

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