Xanthan Gum Free Ginger-Lime Mango Shrimp Salad
This vibrant salad is a full-on flavor explosion — juicy mango, crisp cabbage, cool cucumber, and golden turmeric-kissed shrimp all tossed in a bright ginger-lime dressing that you'll want to put on everything. The dressing comes together with fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, grated ginger, and a touch of honey, so every element is completely whole-food and naturally free of thickeners or stabilizers. That matters more than you might think, because xanthan gum quietly shows up in a surprising number of bottled dressings and sauces — making this from-scratch approach the cleanest way to go. The shrimp get a quick sear in coconut oil with turmeric and ground ginger, building a lightly spiced crust that plays beautifully against the sweet, ripe mango. Fresh cilantro and torn mint scattered over the top give it an herby lift that makes the whole bowl feel restaurant-worthy. It comes together fast, looks stunning, and tastes like something you'd order on a warm evening somewhere with a great ocean view.
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4 servings
For the shrimp
- 1 ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp honey
For the salad
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (green parts only)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, coconut aminos, olive oil, grated ginger, lime zest, and honey until combined. Set the dressing aside.
- 2
Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels. In a large mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with the salt, turmeric, and ground ginger until evenly coated.
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