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Mango Shrimp Salad

By Kate Morgan Jackson

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I’m going to start out by putting this out there: I like to take my lunch to work with me.  I like knowing exactly what I’m getting, and that it is fresh and healthy, and I purposely make extra of whatever I am making for dinner so I have lunch already ready and waiting when it is time to trundle into the office the next day.

So while this mango shrimp salad is one of our current favorite supper salads, it’s also one of my current favorite lunches…sweet and savory and crunchy and healthy and filling.This recipe is as simple as it is delicious.  Shake up a quick dressing of lime juice, olive oil, honey, mustard and cumin (as always, I have an endless supply of cute little mason jars that work perfectly for this).

Toss some cooked shrimp and cubed mango (and here’s the best way to wrangle a mango)  with avocado chunks, cucumber, scallions and cashews, drizzle with the dressing and voila!  The perfect summertime supper…with leftovers for your lunch box!

What’s YOUR favorite lunchbox lunch?

 

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Mango Shrimp Salad


  • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

For the dressing

  • Juice from one lime
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey (heat it in the microwave for about ten seconds to make it liquid)

For the salad

  • 1 pound cooked shrimp
  • 2 mangos, cubed
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 1/4 cup cashews
  • 1/2 cucumber, cut into small pieces
  • 2 scallions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing: Put all dressing ingredients into a small jar, close the lid tightly and shake.
  2. Combine all salad ingredients and toss gently. Drizzle with dressing, tasting as you go, until it is dressed to your liking.
  3. Enjoy right away…or as the perfect lunchbox lunch!
47128.9 g204 mg24.5 g3.8 g0 g38.7 g5.9 g31.1 g214.2 mg

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Hi there!  I’m Kate, and I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover.  I started Framed Cooks in 2009, and my mission is to create and share family-friendly recipes that make cooking both easy and fun…yes, I said FUN!  My kitchen is my happy place, and I want yours to be that place too.  And if you make this recipe, I would love you to tag @FramedCooks on Instagram so I can see the deliciousness!as seen in logos

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Published on May 21, 2017

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  1. Mindy says

    May 21, 2017 at 12:12 pm

    Pimento cheese (in a sandwich or with crackers), perfect grapes (green or red), nuts and dried fruit, homemade oatmeal chocolate chip cookie

    Reply
  2. Leah says

    May 21, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    What a gorgeous lunchbox! I usually bring boring lunches (hunk of bread, hunk of cheese, apple, granola bar), but I would be inspired to pack nicer lunches if I had a fancy lunchbox like that.

    Reply
  3. Sarah Drennan says

    May 21, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    Brussel sprout and kale salad with mandarin oranges, crazy raisins and mixed seeds with a poppy dressing, a couple of dates, and a handful of almonds.

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    May 21, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    I usually pack a salad for lunch. I typically re-purpose dinner leftovers into a salad topping, so it keeps it simple!

    Reply
  5. Annette says

    May 21, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    This recipe looks so tasty!

    My favorite lunchbox meal is Greek chicken with brown rice and a cucumber salad.

    Reply
  6. Jill says

    May 21, 2017 at 3:56 pm

    This is so adorable; might convince me to pack my lunch!
    Id make my own version of the Starbucks lunch pack….apples, nuts, cheese, hardboiled egg, and some grilled chicken.

    Reply
  7. Kari Stewart says

    May 21, 2017 at 4:59 pm

    I love making chicken salad using home guacamole instead of mayo. I eat it with tortilla chips or on gluten free crackers. A side of fresh fruit is always yummy.

    Reply
  8. Jamie says

    May 21, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    I like anything that is not a sandwich. Different components so that every bite isn’t more of the same as the last bite. Love those seperate containers.

    Reply
  9. Sharon says

    May 21, 2017 at 7:01 pm

    I like a salad with leftover chicken and blue cheese dressing with spicy croutons and chunks of fresh fruit.

    Reply
  10. Amy says

    May 21, 2017 at 7:36 pm

    I love a whole wheat pita filled with hummus, shredded lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, and a little feta along with a handful of nuts, dried fruits and dark chocolate chips :)

    Reply
  11. Chris says

    May 21, 2017 at 9:20 pm

    I’ve been keeping it simple hard boiled eggs or a salad with an egg.

    Reply
  12. Ashley Kolpak says

    May 21, 2017 at 10:06 pm

    I like making a nice salad, or making homemade guacamole.

    Reply
  13. Judy G says

    May 22, 2017 at 8:27 am

    I would most likely make a salad with some chicken and some dried cranberries for some sweetness, plus some nuts for crunch. Thank you.

    Reply
  14. Steve Smith says

    May 22, 2017 at 9:10 am

    Seared Mahi Mahi with Mango avocado salsa

    Reply
  15. Linda says

    May 22, 2017 at 9:24 am

    Wow,one of the smartest ideas I have seen in years!Great for gifts as well,thanks.

    Reply
  16. Wendy says

    May 22, 2017 at 9:29 am

    Leftovers or a salad. Something light

    Reply
  17. Heather says

    May 22, 2017 at 9:51 am

    When taking a lunch, I typically go with something that doesn’t have to be reheated. Lately that’s been either a greens or spiralized veg salad with baked tofu or a couple hard-boiled eggs.

    Reply
  18. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    May 22, 2017 at 9:58 am

    Your mango shrimp salad looks totally delish Kate! And that has to be the prettiest lunch box I’ve ever seen! You’re stylin’!

    Reply
  19. Theresa M says

    May 22, 2017 at 10:12 am

    Leftovers are one of my favorite lunches. I also like to make wraps with smoked turkey, gouda or cheddar and apple butter. This lunchbox looks so much nicer than my old one I’v had forever. AND it appears it would fit in my bag so I wouldn’t have to carry a separate lunch bag.

    Reply
  20. Pam Seipp says

    May 22, 2017 at 11:56 am

    Chicken salad with a side of sliced tomatoes. And a piece of fruit or fruit salad.

    Reply
  21. Savannah says

    May 22, 2017 at 12:11 pm

    Today’s lunch is always last night’s dinner! In order to set myself up for a less hectic morning, I have made it a routine that whenever I am fixing plates at dinnertime, I immediately pack up all leftovers into lunch portion containers, including weekend meals. That way we end up with an assortment of meals to choose from for our lunches throughout the week!

    Reply
  22. Madeleine says

    May 22, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    Oh gosh… my current favorite lunch box meal would have to be my made ahead breakfast of a egg and veggie scramble!

    Reply
  23. Janet Mack says

    May 22, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    What a cool lunchbox, My last lunchbox had Barbie on it.
    I usually do salads with any leftover veggies and cheese and crackers.

    Reply
  24. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    May 24, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    Mango shrimp salad looks so vibrant, refreshing and pretty. And those containers look pretty, Kate.

    Reply
  25. Luci's Morsels says

    May 24, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    Love how light and healthy this salad is! Looks perfect for summer!

    Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.

    Reply
  26. manda says

    May 24, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    I love curry for lunch

    Reply
  27. Peggy T says

    May 26, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    I love leftover chicken or spaghetti along with cucumber & tomato salad. Oh, and grapes to munch on. That is the coolest lunchbox ever!

    Reply

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