A Taste Of Summer Tropical Mango And Prawn Salad

With warmer days on the way and summer starting to feel a little closer, it is time to swap the hearty winter favourites for something fresh, colourful and full of tropical flavour.

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This mango and prawn salad is practically made for a Whitsunday afternoon. Sweet mango, creamy avocado and fresh prawns come together with a zesty lime dressing for an easy lunch or light dinner best enjoyed outside in the sunshine.

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Tropical Mango And Prawn Salad

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Ingredients

500g cooked and peeled prawns
2 ripe mangoes, diced
1 large avocado, diced
1 Lebanese cucumber, sliced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups mixed lettuce leaves
½ cup fresh coriander leaves
1 fresh chilli, finely sliced (optional)
1 lime
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and pepper

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Method

Start by placing the lettuce, cucumber, red onion, mango and avocado into a large serving bowl.

Add the cooked prawns and gently toss everything together, being careful not to break up the avocado.

For the dressing, squeeze the juice of one lime into a small bowl before whisking through the olive oil and honey. Season with a little salt and pepper.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and finish with fresh coriander and sliced chilli for an extra kick.

Serve immediately with fresh crusty bread, or enjoy it on its own for a light tropical meal.

Fresh, simple and bursting with colour, it is the kind of dish that tastes like summer before summer has even arrived.

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