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).
[clickToTweet tweet=”Shrimp, mango and a quick honey mustard dressing make the perfect quick and healthy lunch salad!” quote=”Shrimp, mango and a quick honey mustard dressing make the perfect quick and healthy lunch salad!”]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?
Mango Shrimp Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
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
- Make the dressing: Put all dressing ingredients into a small jar, close the lid tightly and shake.
- Combine all salad ingredients and toss gently. Drizzle with dressing, tasting as you go, until it is dressed to your liking.
- Enjoy right away…or as the perfect lunchbox lunch!
Linda says
Wow,one of the smartest ideas I have seen in years!Great for gifts as well,thanks.
Steve Smith says
Seared Mahi Mahi with Mango avocado salsa
Judy G says
I would most likely make a salad with some chicken and some dried cranberries for some sweetness, plus some nuts for crunch. Thank you.
Ashley Kolpak says
I like making a nice salad, or making homemade guacamole.
Chris says
I’ve been keeping it simple hard boiled eggs or a salad with an egg.
Amy says
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 :)
Sharon says
I like a salad with leftover chicken and blue cheese dressing with spicy croutons and chunks of fresh fruit.
Jamie says
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.
Kari Stewart says
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.
Jill says
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.
Annette says
This recipe looks so tasty!
My favorite lunchbox meal is Greek chicken with brown rice and a cucumber salad.
Katie says
I usually pack a salad for lunch. I typically re-purpose dinner leftovers into a salad topping, so it keeps it simple!
Sarah Drennan says
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.
Leah says
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.
Mindy says
Pimento cheese (in a sandwich or with crackers), perfect grapes (green or red), nuts and dried fruit, homemade oatmeal chocolate chip cookie