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Prawn and Avocado Salad

Delightful Prawn and Avocado Salad: Fresh, Healthy Bliss

This Prawn and Avocado Salad is a quick, flavorful dish that is both gluten-free and low-carb, making it perfect for a nutritious meal.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Black Tiger Prawns substitute with jumbo shrimp if desired
  • 4 cups Baby Arugula alternatives include spinach, romaine, or mixed greens
  • 1 Avocado choose ripe avocados for the best texture and flavor
  • 1 Minced Shallot offers a mild onion flavor
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper
For the Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Champagne Vinegar
  • 1 Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Honey
For Cooking
  • 10 cups Water for boiling the prawns
  • 2 tbsp Kosher Salt to season boiling water

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • large pot
  • large shallow bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Prawn and Avocado Salad
  1. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of champagne vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon of honey. Whisk until well blended and emulsified. Set aside.
  2. In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a rolling boil. Stir in 2 tablespoons of kosher salt, add the prawns and cook for 1 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque. Strain and cool.
  3. Wash and dry 4 cups of baby arugula. Slice 1 ripe avocado into wedges and mince 1 shallot. Gather on a large cutting board.
  4. In a large shallow bowl, layer baby arugula, then avocado wedges, minced shallot, and cooled prawns. Drizzle with the vinaigrette.
  5. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to use the ripest avocados and freshest prawns for the best flavor. Avoid overcooking the prawns to maintain their texture.

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