Description
A refreshing and vibrant summer salad combining the sweetness of mango, creaminess of avocado, tender cooked prawns, and a zesty lime dressing. This light yet satisfying dish is perfect for warm weather meals or entertaining guests, featuring a delightful mix of textures and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2.5 cups cooked risoni/orzo or similar
- 300 – 400g / 10 – 12 oz cooked peeled prawns/shrimp (about 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
Dressing Ingredients
- 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 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.
- Chop the Prawns: Cut the cooked peeled prawns into pieces about 1.75 – 2 cm (approximately 2/3 inch) in size to ensure they evenly distribute in the salad.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add cooked risoni/orzo, chopped prawns, diced mango, diced avocado, roughly chopped rocket/arugula, halved cherry tomatoes, finely sliced red onion, and chopped coriander/cilantro leaves.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared lime dressing over the salad ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, gently toss all components together to coat evenly without mashing the avocado or mango pieces.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste the salad and add more fresh lime juice if desired for extra tang. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh textures and flavors at their best.
Notes
- Watch the recipe video for useful tips on chopping mango and avocado perfectly.
- Prawns, mango, and avocado create a magical flavor combination in this salad.
- This salad is fresh and healthy, yet satisfying enough to serve as a meal or share at gatherings.
- You can substitute the risoni/orzo with rice, quinoa, or pearl couscous as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 536 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1085 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 252 mg
