Watermelon, prawn & avocado salad

Watermelon, prawn & avocado salad

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Prep: 15 mins

Easy

Serves 4
Too hot to cook? This superhealthy salad makes a refreshing light lunch or starter

Nutrition and extra info

  • Dairy-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Healthy

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal179
  • fat8g
  • saturates1g
  • carbs14g
  • sugars13g
  • fibre2g
  • protein13g
  • salt0.91g
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Ingredients

  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 fat garlic clove, crushed
    Garlic

    Garlic

    gar-lik

    Part of the lily, or alium, family, of which onions are also a member, garlic is one of the most…

  • 1 small red chilli, finely chopped
  • juice 1 lime
    Lime

    Lime

    ly-m

    The same shape, but smaller than…

  • 1 tbsp rice or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • watermelon wedge, deseeded and diced
    Watermelon

    Watermelon

    wort-er-mel-on

    Thought to have originated in Africa, watermelons are distinct from musk melons such as…

  • 1 avocado, diced
    Avocado

    Avocado

    av-oh-car-doh

    Although it's technically a fruit, the mild-flavoured avocado is used as a vegetable. Native…

  • small bunch coriander leaves, chopped
  • 200g cooked tiger prawns, defrosted if frozen

Method

  1. Put the onion in a medium bowl with the garlic, chilli, lime juice, vinegar, sugar and some seasoning. Leave to marinate for 10 mins.

  2. Add the watermelon, avocado, coriander and prawns, then toss gently to serve.

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cyocat
4th Jul, 2015
Delicious!
bluejay
6th Jul, 2014
5.05
I make this salad often in hot weather and usually use a mixture of melons, whatever I have to hand. On occasion I add celery, radishes or apple slices (anything crunchy and not too sweet) and even left-over cold Jersey Royal potatoes, which worked well. Served on lightly dressed salad leaves it is a summer feast!
kharkus
26th May, 2014
Scrummy - and spicy. I added lentils and watercress to bulk it out into a main meal.
natheliemeng
16th Jul, 2013
This is a such delicious salad! Simple and perfect for the hot summer.
cookiecat
13th Jul, 2013
We had this for lunch today - we had doubts about the flavour combinations beforehand but it was absolutely delicious and perfect for a hot day.
fleeeur
28th Aug, 2012
5.05
did this recipe as a starter for a dinner party and it was a hit... very refreshing and original!
karagourlay
22nd Aug, 2012
4.05
I add spinach or rocket to bulk it out.
karagourlay
22nd Aug, 2012
4.05
Really tasty recipe and very easy to make! I add spinach or rocket to bulk it out a bit.
ebrierley
18th Aug, 2012
5.05
Absolutely delicious. What a great mix of fresh flavours. I made this last night for some friends who were blown away by it. I took note of an earlier comment and halved the chili, which was perfect. We will definitely be making this one again.
Jeanucks
28th Apr, 2012
3.05
Have to disagree with all the positive ratings. I was very disappointed with this recipe. Although it tasted ok, I found the dressing a bit watery and lacking body. I doubt if I will make it again.

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