Mango, Shrimp and Arugula Salad

This easy Mango Shrimp Arugula Salad comes together in only 15 Minutes. Served with a simple Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette, this low carb, and paleo salad recipe makes for the perfect light appetizer or lunch.

Wow. I can’t believe this recipe for Mango Shrimp and Arugula Salad is actually my first post.

I DID IT! I’ve started my own food blog! It has been on my mind for a while now, but I told myself I would launch it later… I didn’t really know when, but later, you know.

I’ve always loved to cook and bake, it has been a passion for years now. Cooking for others, and especially for my boyfriend Solal makes me very happy. Now that I’ve started Not Enough Cinnamon, I will be able to share this love with a larger crowd and I’m really excited about that.

Enough with the talking now, let’s EAT! So, this easy recipe for Mango, Shrimp, and Arugula Salad is a salad recipe I really like – you don’t start a food blog with a recipe you don’t really like right?-

I think this summery light and healthy Arugula Salad has the perfect combination of flavors. It’s sweet, salty and tangy at the same time – like an explosion for your taste buds. No, no, I am not exaggerating – I never do – I mean it.

Well ok, sometimes I do exaggerate a little bit. But not when it comes to this Arugula Salad. I promise.

You will love this Mango, Shrimp and Arugula Salad!  It is an easy, healthy arugula salad recipe that is very simple to follow and once you’ve prepared the salad ingredients, it comes together in a few seconds. Also, this salad recipe happens to be paleo and clean eating-friendly.

The only key to success in this Mango Shrimp Arugula Salad recipe lies in the mango: make sure to use a ripe mango. If your mango is not ripe enough, the taste of your healthy arugula salad will be just bland. You want a juicy, full of flavors and loaded with good sugars mango.

Not sure how to choose the perfect mango? Check out this article!

I really hope you get to try this gorgeous and surprisingly easy Mango Shrimp and Arugula Salad! You will find yourself making it again and again.

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Mango Shrimp and Arugula Salad

This easy Mango Shrimp Arugula Salad comes together in only 15 Minutes. Served with a simple Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette, this low carb and paleo salad recipe makes for the perfect light appetizer or lunch.

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword appetizer, healthy, low carb

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 278 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 ripe mango cubed (about 1 1/2 cup)
• 10 oz cooked shrimps peeled and deveined
• 1/2 small red onion sliced (about 1/3 cup)
• 4 cups arugula
• 1 lemon juiced
• cilantro or parsley for garnish optional

For the vinaigrette:

• 1/4 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine mustard, vinegar and olive oil. Mix well.
2. Arrange arugula in two plates or large bowls.
3. Pour vinaigrette and toss.
4. Add mango, shrimp and onion. Drizzle with lemon juice.
5. When ready to eat, toss well. Garnish with cilantro or parsley.

Recipe Notes

You can easily double or triple this recipe if you have a crowd to feed!

Nutrition Facts

Mango Shrimp and Arugula Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 half)

Calories 278 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g 14%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 357mg 119%

Sodium 1121mg 47%

Potassium 439mg 13%

Total Carbohydrates 17g 6%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 13g

Protein 31g 62%

Vitamin A 36.8%

Vitamin C 60.2%

Calcium 28.5%

Iron 20.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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