🥗 Prawn Mango Avocado Summer Salad
📖 Description
This salad combines juicy prawns, sweet mango, and creamy avocado with a zesty citrus dressing. It’s light yet satisfying, packed with protein and healthy fats. The flavors balance beautifully—sweet, tangy, and slightly savory—making it ideal for summer lunches or elegant starters.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Salad
- 250g prawns (peeled & deveined)
- 1 ripe mango (cubed)
- 1 ripe avocado (cubed)
- 1 cup mixed salad greens (lettuce, arugula, or spinach)
- ½ cucumber (sliced)
- ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
For the Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice (or lemon)
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove (minced)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Prawns
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan.
- Add prawns, season with salt & pepper.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Set aside to cool slightly.
2. Prepare the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine mango, avocado, cucumber, onion, and greens.
- Add cooked prawns on top.
3. Make the Dressing
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Assemble
- Drizzle dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently to avoid breaking the avocado.
5. Serve
- Serve immediately, slightly chilled for best flavor.
💡 Tips
- Use ripe but firm mango & avocado to keep shape.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- You can grill prawns for extra smoky flavor.
❓ Q&A
Q1: Can I use frozen prawns?
Yes, just thaw completely and pat dry before cooking.
Q2: What can replace mango?
Pineapple or peach works great.
Q3: How do I keep avocado from browning?
Toss it in lime juice before mixing.
Q4: Is this salad healthy?
Yes—high in protein, vitamins, and healthy fats.
Q5: Can I make it ahead?
Prep ingredients separately, combine just before serving.