
Lebanese Prawn Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Lebanese prawn salad is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners because it comes together in just forty minutes, yet feels totally restaurant worthy. The fresh vegetables and succulent prawns create something bright and satisfying, while the tahini dressing adds that creamy richness Lebanese cuisine is famous for. Tahini is packed with calcium and healthy fats, making this not only delicious but genuinely good for you. What I love most is how simple the ingredients are and how affordable they stay, even though the final dish tastes like you've spent hours in the kitchen. Serve it with warm pita and crumbly feta, and you've got a complete meal that'll have everyone asking for seconds.
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Ingredients
- 400prawns
- 1red onion
- 1bell pepper
- 1cucumber
- 2tomato
- 2mint
- 60tahini
- 20lemon juice
- 2garlic
- 10olive oil
- 1salt
- ½black pepper
- 4pita bread
- 80feta cheese
- ½sumac
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the prawns under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Tip: Remove any shells or impurities for a cleaner presentation.
- 2
Cut the red onion, bell pepper, cucumber, and tomato into thin strips.
Tip: Use a mandoline or sharp knife to achieve uniform pieces.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the prawns, mint, garlic, and sumac.
Tip: Gently toss the ingredients together to avoid damaging the prawns.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning to taste, if desired.
- 5
Pour the tahini dressing over the prawn mixture and toss to coat.
Tip: Make sure the prawns are evenly coated with the dressing.
- 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: This step allows the flavors to combine and the prawns to absorb the dressing.
- 7
Just before serving, cut the pita bread into wedges and toast them lightly.
Tip: Serve the pita bread on the side for a crunchy accompaniment.
- 8
To serve, place a portion of the prawn salad onto each pita bread wedge and top with crumbled feta cheese.
Tip: Garnish with additional mint sprigs, if desired.
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