Prawn, mango & avocado salad

A prawn, mango, and avocado salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish typically made with cooked prawns (shrimp), diced ripe mango, diced avocado, mixed salad greens, and often includes ingredients like red onion, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty dressing. It’s a combination of sweet mango, creamy avocado, and succulent prawns that pairs well with a tangy lime dressing. This salad is popular for its vibrant colors and flavors, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch or dinner during warmer months.

Ingredients:

  • 200g cooked prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • Mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, etc.)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, mango, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and prawns.
  3. Add Dressing: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is coated evenly.
  4. Serve: Divide the salad onto plates or a serving platter. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side for extra zest.

This salad offers a refreshing blend of sweet mango, creamy avocado, and succulent prawns with a zesty lime dressing. Enjoy!

Laura Mariano

Written by Laura Mariano

Laura Mariano is a food blogger who founded Recipes By Gymonset.com to make cooking easier. Growing up on a farm in Spain, Laura was inspired by exquisite dishes prepared using simple ingredients. Laura Mariano is particularly known for making anyone can cook.

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