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)
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¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
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3 garlic cloves (crushed)
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2 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp ground coriander
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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¼ cup fresh lime juice
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1kg cooked prawns (peeled, tails intact)
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2 baby cos lettuces (separated)
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250g cherry tomatoes (quartered)
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2 ripe avocados (sliced)
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1 can black beans (rinsed)
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½ red onion (thinly sliced)
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½ cup fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
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Grill corn until charred, then slice off kernels.
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Sauté garlic and spices in oil, remove from heat, and mix in lime juice.
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Toss prawns with part of the dressing.
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Assemble lettuce, corn, prawns, tomatoes, avocado, beans, onion.
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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