Mango Shrimp Salad is a tropical, tasty salad full of salty, sweet flavors. You will love the orange cilantro vinaigrette and crispy bacon in every bite.

Why Make Mango Shrimp Salad

• Comes together quickly. Shrimp cooks so quick! You will love how easy and time saving this recipe it.
• Flavorful! There are tropical flavors throughout the salad. Mango, orange juice and limes give it a bright, delicious flavor you will crave. If you want a spicier salad, try my Blackened Shrimp Salad for a major kick.
• Endless Toppings. I think I picked the BEST combination of toppings for this recipe but you can add so many great seasonal veggies as needed.
• Super Filling. Despite being a salad, this meal is filling, and husband approved. I think the bacon really kicks it up a notch.

Ingredient Notes

All other ingredients and measurements can be found in the recipe card towards the bottom of this post. 

• Shrimp. I use thawed, cleaned, large or jumbo shrimp for this recipe.
• Seasonings. Chili powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder
• Mango. Use a ripe mango, but be sure it isn’t too soft otherwise the mango won’t hold up as well in the salad.
• Romaine or Green Leaf Lettuce. Use any greens you really enjoy, these are just my go-to for this salad.
• Avocado. This is optional but I love the creamy flavor and textures it adds.
• Bacon. Make sure it’s cooked and crisped to perfection for this salad.
• Oil. I prefer avocado oil because it’s neutral in flavor.
• Apple Cider Vinegar & Honey. Both are used in the Vinaigrette for the Mango Shrimp Salad.
• Oranges & Limes. Use any oranges you prefer, I used cara, cara. This is used to make the dressing.

Recipe Variations & Substitutions

• Protein Options. Chicken would also be great with this recipe in place of shrimp.
• Serve it With a Grain. You can make it even more filling and add some cooked brown brice or quinoa.
• Fruit. You can also sub pineapple for the mango or use pineapple juice in the dressing in place of the orange juice.

Steps To Make This Recipe

Are you ready to cook? Great! Grab the ingredients and let’s get cooking.

Step One. Mix shrimp seasonings together in a small bowl. Add cleaned shrimp to a large bowl and add shrimp seasonings. Mix it all together well. Set aside (photo 1).

Step Two. Add 1 tsp oil to a large pan, place over medium heat on the stovetop. Add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes each side until the shrimp is pink and no longer translucent.

Step Three. Make the orange cilantro vinaigrette. Add all ingredients to a small food processor or blender. Pulse well (photo 3). Give it a taste and adjust if needed (a pinch more of salt, or more honey).

Assembling The Mango Shrimp Salad

Step Four. Let’s assemble the salad! Layer the chopped greens on the bottom, then add in all the mix ins. Finish off with the cooked shrimp and drizzle the cilantro orange vinaigrette generously over everything. Garnish with green onions. Enjoy!

Recipe Pairings

This recipe pairs great with so many dishes. It’s filling and bursting with great flavor so I suggest pairing it with the following:

• Sides: Spicy Asian Cucumbers, Lemon Feta Orzo Salad, Garlic Rolls.
• Main Dishes To Pair With: Bang Bang Chicken Skewers, Garlic Parmesan Skewers.

Recipe FAQS

Other Shrimp Recipes TO Try

Dinner

Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry

Dinner

Lemon Pepper Shrimp

Dinner

Sweet Chili Shrimp

Salads

Blackened Shrimp Salad