Prawn and Mandarin Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Prawn and Mandarin Salad—a perfect fusion of zesty citrus flavors and tender, protein-packed prawns. This refreshing dish combines juicy mandarin orange segments, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and mixed greens, all tied together with an irresistible homemade citrus vinaigrette featuring orange juice, lime juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and thinly sliced red onion, this light yet satisfying salad is ready in just 20 minutes and makes for an elegant appetizer or a wholesome main course. Whether you're hosting a summer lunch or craving something fresh and healthy, this salad offers the perfect balance of sweetness, acidity, and crunch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams cooked prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 3 mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
- 150 grams mixed salad greens
- 1 cucumber (sliced into thin rounds)
- 0.5 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, mandarin segments, cucumber slices, and red onion.
Add the cooked prawns, sliced avocado, and sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the citrus vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated evenly.
Divide the salad into individual serving bowls or plates.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing prawn and mandarin salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.7 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 586 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 2158 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.4 g | ||
| Protein | 80.6 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2572 mg | 55% | |
*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.
