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

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Prawn Mango And Macadamia Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing

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Ingredients for Prawn Mango And Macadamia Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing

1 cup cooked prawns (approximately 150g), peeled and deveined
1 cup diced ripe mango
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
Bibb Lettuce
2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/4 cup olive oil
Fresh Basil
Sugar

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

**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.
**Prepare the Salad:** Place 1 cup of mixed greens or lettuce on two salad plates (or four for larger servings).
**Assemble the Salad:** Evenly divide 1 cup of peeled and cooked prawns and 1 cup of diced mango slices between the salad plates.
**Add Crunch:** Sprinkle 1/2 cup of macadamia nuts over each salad.
**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

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Starters Appetizers & Snacks Salads Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Seafood Shrimp Recipes Healthy Gluten Free Summer Recipes 30 Minutes Or Less

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Main Ingredient Preparation For 1 Or 2 Seafood Easy Shrimp Dietary Low Calorie Low Carb Low In Something Shellfish Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Prawn Mango And Macadamia Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing?

Prawn Mango And Macadamia Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Prawn Mango And Macadamia Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing?

Prawn Mango And Macadamia Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing has approximately 546.3 calories per serving, with about 59 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 49 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Prawn Mango And Macadamia Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing?

The key ingredients for Prawn Mango And Macadamia Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing are Prawns, Mango, Macadamia Nuts, Bibb Lettuce, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil. See the full list with measurements above.