Prawn Salad
Elevate your salad game with this fresh and zesty Prawn Salad, a vibrant medley of flavors and textures that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Juicy, perfectly cooked prawns take center stage, nestled atop a crisp bed of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and creamy avocado. A tangy homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together, offering an irresistible balance of acidity and sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy seafood salad is perfect for light lunches, impressive dinner starters, or a refreshing side dish. Packed with protein, fiber, and bright, bold flavors, this Prawn Salad will quickly become a go-to favorite for any occasion!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams large prawns, deveined and peeled
- 150 grams mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Add the prawns and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and set aside to cool.
Step 2
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, and diced avocado.
Step 3
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 4
Once the prawns have cooled, add them to the salad bowl with the vegetables.
Step 5
Drizzle the dressing over the top of the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly combined.
Step 6
Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for garnish, if desired.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, zesty prawn salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1551.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1355.3 |
| Total Fat 75.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 975mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1936.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 56.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.0g | |
| Protein 132.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 760IU | 0% |
| Calcium 594.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3965.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories