High Protein Zesty Prawn Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this High Protein Zesty Prawn Salad, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that serves as a perfect blend of freshness and bold flavors. Featuring succulent seared prawns infused with garlic and olive oil, this salad is layered with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy cucumber slices, making it both satisfying and wholesome. The zesty dressing, made with fresh lime juice, lemon zest, parsley, and a hint of chili, adds a bright and refreshing kick that ties the ingredients together beautifully. Ready in just 25 minutes, this protein-rich recipe is ideal for quick lunches, light dinners, or meal-prepping. Whether you're looking for a healthy seafood option or a colorful addition to your table, this gluten-free and customizable salad is sure to please!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, avocado, and red onion.
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.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
Add the cooked prawns on top of the salad and give a final toss or arrange them neatly for presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy your protein-packed zesty prawn salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.1 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 2046 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 131.6 g | 263% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 522 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 3711 mg | 79% | |
*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.
