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

Category Main Course
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Style Thai
Technique Sauté
Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: July 05, 2025

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)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🍤🧂🔥
    Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until they turn pink.
  2. Step 2 - 🥗🍤🥭
    In a large bowl, place the mixed salad greens and Thai basil. Add the mango slices and sautéed shrimp.
  3. Step 3 - 🍯🍋🧂
    For the dressing, whisk together lime juice, honey, turmeric, and chia seeds. Season it with salt.
  4. Step 4 - 🥗🌪️🍽️
    Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine everything well. Serve immediately.

Additional

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.