Prawn Mango And Macadamia Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing Recipe

Escape to a taste of paradise with this vibrant Australian-inspired prawn salad! This easy-to-make recipe, adapted from the Australian Women's Weekly *Best Seafood Recipes*, is perfect as a light luncheon, a romantic starter for two, or easily scaled for four. Succulent prawns mingle with sweet mango and crunchy macadamia nuts, all tossed in a zesty lemon basil dressing. Get ready for a flavor explosion that's as beautiful as it is delicious! (Prep time excludes prawn cooking and cooling)

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 546.3 kcal
Protein 59g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Prawn Mango And Macadamia Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing

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How to Make Prawn Mango And Macadamia Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing

  1. **Make the Dressing:** In a small jar, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Seal the jar tightly and shake well to emulsify.
  2. **Prepare the Salad:** Place 1 cup of mixed greens or lettuce on two salad plates (or four for larger servings).
  3. **Assemble the Salad:** Evenly divide 1 cup of peeled and cooked prawns and 1 cup of diced mango slices between the salad plates.
  4. **Add Crunch:** Sprinkle 1/2 cup of macadamia nuts over each salad.
  5. **Dress and Serve:** Give the dressing another shake, then drizzle half onto each salad plate. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

127g

Fat

24g

Carbs

13g