A vibrant plate filled with contrasting colors and textures. Bright orange shrimp and sunny mango slices are nestled among glossy dew-kissed greens, punctuated with specks of purple Thai basil leaves. The chia-speckled turmeric dressing forms a radiant saffron halo around the dish.

Summer Mango and Shrimp Salad with Thai Basil & Turmeric Dressing

Name: Summer Mango and Shrimp Salad with Thai Basil & Turmeric Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 200 grams Fresh shrimp peeled, deveined; 1 Ripe mango julienned; 1 cup Purple Thai basil leaves picked; 2 cups Mixed salad greens washed; 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground; 2 teaspoons Fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon Honey; 1 tablespoon Chia seeds; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper freshly ground

Fruity, spicy, tangy Thai-inspired salad with a twist.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Thai

Technique Sauté

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · July 05, 2025

A little about this dish

Get ready to immerse yourself in layers of flavor with this unique play on traditional Thai cuisine. We're utilizing ripe summer mangoes, fresh shrimp and aromatic Thai basil--paired with a delicious turmeric dressing--for a light yet satisfying Gluten-Free treat.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh shrimp — 200 grams — peeled, deveined
Ripe mango — 1 — julienned
Purple thai basil — 1 cup — leaves picked
Mixed salad greens — 2 cups — washed
Extra-virgin olive oil — 1 tablespoon
Turmeric — 1 teaspoon — ground
Fresh lime juice — 2 teaspoons
Honey — 1 teaspoon
Chia seeds — 1 tablespoon
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste — freshly ground

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍤🧂🔥

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until they turn pink.
Step 2 — 🥗🍤🥭

In a large bowl, place the mixed salad greens and Thai basil. Add the mango slices and sautéed shrimp.
Step 3 — 🍯🍋🧂

For the dressing, whisk together lime juice, honey, turmeric, and chia seeds. Season it with salt.
Step 4 — 🥗🌪️🍽️

Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine everything well. Serve immediately.

A final fox tip

This dish beautifully brings together the six different tastes recognized in Thai cuisine: sweet, sour, spicy, bitter, salty, and astringent (cool). For a vegan option, replace shrimp with tofu or simply remove it from the recipe. Kids can participate by whisking the dressing and arranging the salad.