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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
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.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, and diced avocado.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Once the prawns have cooled, add them to the salad bowl with the vegetables.
Drizzle the dressing over the top of the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly combined.
Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for garnish, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, zesty prawn salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1355 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.2 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 975 mg | 325% | |
| Sodium | 1936 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 132.4 g | 265% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.0 mcg | 95% | |
| Calcium | 595 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 3966 mg | 84% | |
*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.
