Zesty Shrimp and Mango Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

A refreshing Whole30 salad featuring sautéed shrimp, juicy mango, and crisp greens tossed in a tangy lime vinaigrette. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 16 minutes, pairs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, ripe mango, diced, mixed salad greens for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup ripe mango, diced
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium avocado, sliced
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes if using, until well combined. Set aside as vinaigrette.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup diced ripe mango, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1 sliced medium avocado.
4. Step 4: Add the cooked shrimp to the salad bowl, pour the prepared lime vinaigrette over everything, and toss gently to combine and coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately.