Tropical Shrimp Salad

This colorful Tropical Shrimp Salad is a fresh, fruity twist on shrimp ceviche, with sweet pineapple, melon, and banana, plus a simple citrus-honey dressing. Serve as an appetizer or side salad - it's perfect for entertaining!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons Thai fish sauce
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• Juice and zest of 2 limes
• 2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeño (to taste)
• 1 cup roughly chopped cooked and shelled shrimp
• 1 tablespoon roughly chopped raw almonds
• 1 1/2 cups balled cantaloupe melon
• 1 1/2 cups balled pineapple
• 1 ripe yet somewhat firm banana (peeled and sliced into 1/4″-thick rounds)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine garlic, honey, fish sauce, juices, zests, and jalapeño. Fold in the shrimp and almonds. Add melon, pineapple, and banana, stirring to incorporate. Fold in cilantro and mint.
2. 2Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to let flavors mingle. Serve in small ramekins or martini glasses as an appetizer or side.