Salad Prawn, mango and avocado

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This prawn salad recipe is one of my favorites that I keep making over and over again.

I love pairing prawns with avocado and mango. 3 of my favorite ingredients together that compliments each other perfectly. This tropical prawn salad is light and fresh, full of nutrients, super easy to make and taste delicious!

This salad works brilliantly with different textures, colors and balance of flavor.

Whole cooked king prawns in a white bowl plate — Cooked King prawns

When you are looking for a delicious salad recipe that can be made quickly, Look no further. This Prawn avocado and mango Salad recipe has it all!

It pairs well with my fluffy focaccia bread as well as my cheese and onion rolls recipe on this site

Ingredients for this prawn salad recipe
How to make this easy prawn salad
Substitutes and Variations
Equipment
Why you love this fresh prawn salad
Storage
Serving suggestions
Top Tip
FAQ
Pairing
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Ingredients for this prawn salad recipe

Prawns (Shrimp) is the hero of this dish. Make sure to use good quality wild caught prawns and you can't go wrong.

A white bowl of whole prawns in their shell on a white table, 4 small white ramekins next to it, one with spinach leaves, another with olive oil, another with cracked pepper and a chilli, and another one with flaky salt. Next to it is a whole mango, avocado and lemon — Ingredients for Prawn avocado and mango salad

Prawns - wild caught king prawns is my preferred choice

Avocado - Diced

Mango - Diced

chili - finely chopped

Lemon juice - Freshly squeezed

olive oil - extra virgin

Baby spinach leaves

salt and black pepper

See recipe card for quantities.

How to make this easy prawn salad

This prawn mango and avocado salad is a great dish for summer. It's served cold and no cooking needed.

Peel and de vein the prawns

2. Cut a criss cross pattern with your knife into the mango cheek.

3. Turn the mango flesh inside out by pushing on the skin. Remove the diced mango flesh with a spoon.

4. Mix all the ingredients together well in a bowl.

Serve as a main salad or as a side dish

A very refreshing yet completely satisfying dish. A well balanced salad that can be enjoyed as a complete meal on its own, or the perfect side dish to a summer BBQ.

Hint: Because this is a simple dish where the ingredients shine, it's crucial to use good quality and fresh ingredients. The prawns (shrimps) should be wild caught and the mango and avocado should be fresh and perfectly ripe.

The natural sweetness from the mango and richness from the avocado pairs perfectly with the succulent prawns. The chili and lemon juice gives the salad a burst of vibrancy.

Substitutes and Variations

You can substitute the prawns for crab meat, lobster or crayfish meat.
Add sliced fresh peppers (capsicums) for extra crunch.

Equipment

There is no special equipment needed for this recipe. All you need is:

Chopping board

knife

Mixing bowl

lemon juicer

Why you love this fresh prawn salad

Are you looking for a fresh seafood salad recipe that is a complete meal, quick and easy, healthy and taste great?

Or are you after an impressive dish for your next BBQ or shared meal?

Look no further! This king prawn salad recipe ticks all the boxes

It's healthy and nutritious
Super easy to make, no cooking needed
Taste delicious
Sure to impress your guests
Substantial and fresh
compliments other dishes
can be made a head of time

Storage

Store all the ingredients separately in the fridge, and combine when ready. Don't cut the avocado ahead of time as it will go brown. Let it be the last ingredient you prepare before serving

Serving suggestions

This avocado mango prawn salad is an excellent no cook meal and below are a few serving suggestions

Serve as a main dish with fresh crusty bread
As a side salad for your summer BBQ or shared meal.
Appetizer to serve before a main meal

Salad prawn, baby spinach, mango and avocado in a white bowl plate on a white table. A white side plate with a wholegrain bread roll next to it and a silver knife and fork — Excellent lunch or light dinner!

Try this impressive tropical prawn salad at home. It’s light and fresh, super easy to make and taste delicious. You won’t regret it!

The magical combination of textures and flavors in this dish will elevate your ordinary prawn salad and take it to the next level. This dish celebrates summer and is sure to impress your guests.

Top Tip

Don't over mix the salad as it will go mushy. You want all the ingredients to hold their own. If you prepare a head of time. Keep the ingredients separate and only gently mix them just before serving for best result.

FAQ

Do avocado, mango and prawns go together?

Yes, cream, rich avocado and sweet juicy mango pairs perfectly with slightly salty prawns

Are avocado and prawns good for you?

Yes, Avocados are full of vitamins and contain high levels of healthy beneficial fats. Prawns are a good source of B vitamins, iron and lean protein.

Why should avocado not be added to the salad until immediately before serving?

Avocados can brown when exposed to the air, so let them be the last ingredient you add before serving to help keep them green for your presentation

Pairing

These are my favorite sides to serve with Salad Prawn, mango and avocado:

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