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Prawn and Avocado Salad

Delicious Prawn and Avocado Salad for a Light, Healthy Meal

A refreshing Prawn and Avocado Salad that combines tender prawns and creamy avocado for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Black Tiger Prawns Substitute with jumbo shrimp if desired.
  • 4 cups Baby Arugula Can be swapped for spinach, romaine, or mixed greens.
  • 1 medium Avocado Use ripe avocados for the best texture.
  • 1 medium Shallot (minced) Substitute with red onion for a bolder taste.
For Cooking & Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Kosher Salt Helps enhance the flavor while boiling the prawns.
  • 10 cups Water Needed for cooking prawns.
  • to taste Sea Salt Essential for enhancing the overall flavors.
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper Essential for enhancing the overall flavors.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Feel free to swap with avocado oil if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Champagne Vinegar Can be replaced with white wine vinegar.
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced) Use garlic powder if fresh isn't on hand.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Whole-grain mustard works as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey For a vegan alternative, maple syrup is a great choice.

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • large pot
  • Shallow bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Prawn and Avocado Salad
  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of champagne vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Season with a pinch of sea salt and a sprinkle of black pepper. Whisk these ingredients vigorously for about 30 seconds until emulsified and creamy in texture.
  2. In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, add 2 tablespoons of kosher salt. Keep the water boiling throughout the next step.
  3. Carefully add the black tiger prawns to the boiling water. Cook for 1 to 3 minutes, or until they turn opaque and pink. Strain and place in an ice bath.
  4. In a large shallow bowl, create a base with 4 cups of baby arugula. Slice 1 ripe avocado and layer it atop the arugula. Add the minced shallot for crunch, followed by the cooled prawns.
  5. Drizzle your homemade champagne vinaigrette over the salad. Toss lightly to coat all ingredients, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors of the Prawn and Avocado Salad at their best.

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