Description
A vibrant and refreshing Prawn Mango Avocado Salad tossed in a zesty lime dressing. This summer salad combines juicy prawns, sweet mango, creamy avocado, peppery rocket, and fresh cherry tomatoes, making it a perfect light meal or side dish. Quick to prepare and ideal for serving with grains like risoni, quinoa, or couscous.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 2.5 cups cooked risoni/orzo or similar
- 300 – 400g (10 – 12 oz) cooked peeled prawns/shrimp (~750g unpeeled whole cooked)
- 1 large mango, cut into 1.5cm / ½” pieces
- 1 large ripe avocado, cut into 1.5cm / ½” pieces
- 75 g (2.5 oz) rocket/arugula, roughly chopped
- 250 g (8 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup coriander/cilantro leaves, finely chopped
Lime Dressing:
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lime juice, plus more to taste
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Shake well to emulsify and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Chop the prawns: Cut the cooked peeled prawns into bite-sized pieces approximately 1.75 to 2 cm (about 2/3 inch) to ensure easy eating and even distribution throughout the salad.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, place the cooked risoni/orzo, chopped prawns, diced mango, diced avocado, chopped rocket, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped coriander leaves.
- Toss with dressing: Pour the prepared lime dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss using a rubber spatula to coat everything evenly without mashing the avocado or mango.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the salad and add more fresh lime juice if desired to enhance brightness. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh textures and flavors at their best.
Notes
- Note 1: Use cooked risoni, orzo, quinoa, or pearl couscous as preferred for the grain base.
- Note 2: Rocket (arugula) and coriander can be adjusted to taste or substituted with other fresh herbs like parsley or basil if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Mains
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Modern Fusion
