Grilled Shrimp Mango Avocado Salad

# What You'll Need:

→ Grilled Shrimp

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 1 garlic clove, minced

04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder

05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

→ Salad

09 - 5 ounces mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, romaine)

10 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced

11 - 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced

12 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

→ Chili-Lime Vinaigrette

14 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

15 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

16 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup

17 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes

18 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced

19 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

20 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

21 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss gently to coat evenly and allow to marinate for 10 minutes.

02 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until surface is hot.

03 - Place shrimp on the preheated grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque throughout. Transfer to a clean plate.

04 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, chili flakes, minced garlic, salt, and ground cumin until emulsified. Season with freshly ground black pepper and adjust seasoning to preference.

05 - In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, diced mango, diced avocado, sliced red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with half of the vinaigrette and toss gently to distribute.

06 - Arrange grilled shrimp on top of the salad and drizzle with additional vinaigrette as desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -

The whole thing comes together in 30 minutes, which means you can have dinner on the table before the sun sets.
Grilled shrimp with mango and avocado is the kind of combination that tastes expensive and restaurant-quality but costs way less.
It's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, so it works for almost any table without feeling like a compromise.

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Don't skip the marinating step for the shrimp—even 10 minutes makes the difference between bland and memorable.
The avocado will brown if you cut it too far ahead, so slice it just before assembling or toss the pieces in a bit of lime juice to protect them.

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