Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this Tropical Shrimp & Mango Crunch Salad combines juicy grilled shrimp, sweet mango chunks, crisp greens, crunchy croquettes, fresh raspberries, blueberries, and toasted walnuts. Finished with a zesty honey-lime dressing, it’s a refreshing and irresistible salad perfect for summer lunches, gatherings, or a light gourmet dinner. 

Ingredients

Salad

• 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 ripe mangoes, diced
• 6 cups mixed greens
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• ½ cup walnuts, toasted
• 6 shrimp croquettes (store-bought or homemade)
• Fresh cilantro or parsley

Shrimp Marinade

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper

Honey Lime Dressing

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine all marinade ingredients.
2. Add shrimp and marinate for 15–20 minutes.
3. Grill or sauté shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and juicy.
4. Prepare the shrimp croquettes according to package instructions or your recipe.
5. Arrange mixed greens on a large oval platter.
6. Add cucumber, red onion, mango cubes, blueberries, and raspberries.
7. Scatter walnuts over the salad.
8. Top with grilled shrimp and crispy shrimp croquettes.
9. Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
10. Drizzle generously over the salad just before serving.
11. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

6 servings