Mexican Prawn Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Mexican prawn salad is my go to when I want something that tastes restaurant quality but comes together in just 35 minutes total. The prawns are packed with protein and selenium, which is fantastic for your immune system, and honestly the whole dish is so straightforward that even on busy weeknights I find myself making it. The beauty of this recipe is that most ingredients are probably already in your kitchen, and you can prep everything while the prawns cook. The lime juice and fresh cilantro give it that authentic coastal Mexican flavor that makes you feel like you're dining somewhere tropical, while the crushed tortilla chips add a fun crunch that everyone loves.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 gprawns(peeled and deveined)
- 1 piecered onion(thinly sliced)
- 2 piecescucumber(sliced)
- 2 piecestomato(halved)
- 1 piecered bell pepper(sliced)
- 60 mllime juice(freshly squeezed)
- 120 mlmayonnaise(plain)
- 20 gchopped cilantro(freshly chopped)
- 200 gdiced avocado(diced)
- 150 gdiced tomato(diced)
- 100 gcrushed tortilla chips(crushed)
- 10 gsalt(to taste)
- 5 gblack pepper(to taste)
- 5 glime zest(zest of 1 lime)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the prawns, red onion, cucumber, tomato, red bell pepper, and avocado.
Tip: Add the chopped cilantro just before serving.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- 3
Pour the dressing over the prawn mixture and gently stir to combine.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 4
Toss in the crushed tortilla chips.
Tip: This adds a satisfying crunch to the salad.
- 5
Squeeze the lime zest over the salad and toss again.
Tip: The citrus flavor will meld with the dressing.
- 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: This allows the prawns to absorb the flavors.
- 7
Serve the salad chilled, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Tip: Enjoy!
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