Description
Aussie Prawn Salad with Avocado and Mango is a refreshing dish that combines fresh ingredients for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 ripe mango (diced)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cucumber (sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon honey (or agave syrup)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the prawns to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2–3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced avocados, diced mango, sliced red onion, and cucumber.
- Gently add the cooked prawns to the salad mixture.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
- Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and delicious salad!
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 210mg