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Prawn and Avocado Salad

Bright and Fresh Prawn and Avocado Salad for Easy Lunches

Discover the vibrant Prawn and Avocado Salad, a refreshing and healthy dish perfect for lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Black Tiger Prawns Can substitute with jumbo shrimp.
  • 4 cups Baby Arugula Substitute with spinach or mixed greens as needed.
  • 1 whole Avocado Ensure ripe for best flavor.
  • ¼ cup Minced Shallot Red onion can be substituted.
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper
For the Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Champagne Vinegar White wine vinegar can substitute.
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Fresh is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Can omit for a milder flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Agave syrup is a great vegan alternative.
For Cooking
  • 10 cups Water Enough to fully submerge the prawns.
  • 2 tablespoons Kosher Salt Used for seasoning the boiling water.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large Shallow Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, champagne vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and honey. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
  2. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Stir in salt once boiling.
  3. Add black tiger prawns to the boiling water and cook until they turn opaque, about 1-3 minutes. Strain and cool.
  4. In a large shallow bowl, layer in the baby arugula, followed by sliced avocado, minced shallot, and cooled prawns.
  5. Drizzle with vinaigrette, gently toss, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to maintain freshness and avoid wilting of the arugula.

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