High Protein Zesty Prawn Salad
Dive into a refreshing culinary experience with this High Protein Zesty Prawn Salad, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that's perfect for a quick, healthy meal. Loaded with succulent garlic-infused prawns, crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and refreshing cucumber, this salad is as satisfying as it is wholesome. The zesty lime and lemon dressing, accented with fresh parsley and a hint of optional chili flakes, takes this dish to a whole new level of flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this protein-rich salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, delivering a perfect balance of low-carb nourishment and bold, tangy flavors.
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Ingredients
- 500 g raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 200 g mixed salad greens
- 200 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 large cucumber (sliced into half-moons)
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp optional: red chili flakes
Directions
Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the raw prawns to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the prawns turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Step 4
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, avocado, and red onion.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lime juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes to make the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
Step 7
Add the cooked prawns on top of the salad and give a final toss or arrange them neatly for presentation.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your protein-packed zesty prawn salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1372.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1210.2 |
| Total Fat 60.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 945mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2046.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 49.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.6g | |
| Protein 131.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 521.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3710.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories