Mediterranean Diet Zesty Prawn Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this Mediterranean Diet Zesty Prawn Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish bursting with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring tender, pan-seared prawns seasoned with smoked paprika and a zesty lemon-herb dressing, this salad is elevated by a medley of crisp salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, tangy red onions, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes, this low-carb, protein-packed recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant al fresco dining. Garnished with fresh parsley, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is as stunning as it is satisfying, offering a healthy and flavorful way to enjoy a balanced diet.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
• 150 grams mixed salad greens
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 medium cucumber (sliced into half-moons)
• 0.5 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
• 70 grams Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
• 100 grams feta cheese (crumbled)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large lemon (juice and zest)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Pat the prawns dry with paper towels. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the prawns to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and are fully cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.

Step 5

Arrange the cooked prawns on top of the salad. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad.

Step 6

Drizzle the prepared lemon-herb dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1394.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1448.3

Total Fat 84.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1034.3mg	0%
Sodium 4118.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 15.9g
Protein 143.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1041.6mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 2900.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.6%

Protein: 38.1%

Carbs: 11.2%