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Mexican Prawn Salad


  • Author: Marina Savoy
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A refreshing, protein-packed salad bursting with Mexican flavors like cumin, lime, and paprika. Includes juicy prawns, grilled corn, creamy avocado, and black beans over crisp lettuce—perfect for a quick summer meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 corn cobs (husks removed)

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 3 garlic cloves (crushed)

  • 2 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp ground coriander

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice

  • 1kg cooked prawns (peeled, tails intact)

  • 2 baby cos lettuces (separated)

  • 250g cherry tomatoes (quartered)

  • 2 ripe avocados (sliced)

  • 1 can black beans (rinsed)

  • ½ red onion (thinly sliced)

  • ½ cup fresh coriander leaves


Instructions

  • Grill corn until charred, then slice off kernels.

  • Sauté garlic and spices in oil, remove from heat, and mix in lime juice.

  • Toss prawns with part of the dressing.

  • Assemble lettuce, corn, prawns, tomatoes, avocado, beans, onion.

  • Drizzle with dressing and top with coriander.

Notes

  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
  • Marinate prawns for extra flavor.
  • Wait until serving to slice avocado to avoid browning.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling & Assembling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired