Couscous Salad with Avocado Prawns
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Couscous Salad with Avocado Prawns! Perfectly fluffy couscous forms the base of this Mediterranean-inspired dish, topped with juicy, paprika-spiced prawns, creamy avocado, and crunchy cucumbers. Cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh parsley add bursts of flavor and color, while a zesty drizzle of lemon juice ties everything together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this wholesome, protein-packed salad is ideal for quick lunches, light dinners, or entertaining guests. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish. Discover a perfect harmony of textures and tastes in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1.25 cups Boiling water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 12 large Prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 large Ripe avocado
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine the couscous, 1 cup of boiling water, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cover the bowl and let sit for 5-7 minutes until the couscous absorbs the water. Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside to cool.
Step 2
In a small bowl, toss the prawns with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the prawns, and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 3
Dice the avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Chop the fresh parsley finely.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the couscous, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with black pepper and the remaining salt. Mix gently to combine.
Step 5
Carefully fold in the avocado and cooked prawns to the salad mixture, being careful not to mash the avocado.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover the salad and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes for flavors to meld.
Step 7
Serve the couscous salad chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1216.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 938.5 |
| Total Fat 58.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 195mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1628.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 75.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.6g | |
| Protein 37.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 152IU | 0% |
| Calcium 148.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2165.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories