Description
This vibrant Prawn Mango Avocado Summer Salad with Lime Dressing combines cooked prawns, juicy mango, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables tossed with a zesty lime and garlic dressing. Perfect for a light, refreshing meal ideal for warm weather, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors, making it a nutritious and colorful dish that serves 4 to 5 people.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 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
- ½ red onion, finely sliced
- ¼ cup coriander/cilantro leaves, finely chopped
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
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until the dressing is well emulsified and combined.
- Prepare the Prawns: Chop the cooked peeled prawns into bite-sized pieces approximately 1.75 – 2 cm (2/3”) in length to ensure even distribution throughout the salad.
- Toss the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked risoni/orzo, chopped prawns, diced mango, diced avocado, rocket/arugula, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped coriander. Pour the prepared lime dressing over the salad. Using a rubber spatula, toss everything very gently to coat all ingredients without mashing the avocado. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and textures.
Notes
- Use cooked risoni/orzo pasta as the base for a light grain element; it can be substituted with other small pasta shapes if preferred.
- Rocket/arugula can be replaced with other leafy greens like baby spinach or mixed salad greens.
- Ensure fresh lime juice is used for the best flavor impact in the dressing.
- This salad is best served immediately to preserve the texture of avocado and freshness of ingredients.
- For added crunch, consider sprinkling toasted nuts like cashews or almonds just before serving.
