Prawn & melon salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
35%
Prawn & melon salad
50 min.
6
372kcal

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Elevate your culinary experience with this vibrant Prawn & Melon Salad, a refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. Ideal for those seeking a gluten-free and dairy-free option, this salad is not only light on the palate but also a feast for the eyes. Whether you're planning a side dish for a summer barbecue, a light lunch, or a main course that impresses, this recipe is versatile enough to fit any occasion.

The combination of succulent tiger prawns and juicy watermelon creates a delightful contrast, while the zesty dressing, infused with fresh lime and fragrant herbs, brings everything together in perfect harmony. With hints of chili and ginger, this dish is sure to awaken your taste buds and leave your guests wanting more. Plus, the addition of crunchy roasted peanuts or cashews adds a satisfying texture to every bite.

Ready in just 50 minutes, this Prawn & Melon Salad not only boasts a calorie count of 372 per serving but also showcases an array of nutrients to fuel your day. Get ready to tantalize your senses and impress your family and friends with this easy yet sophisticated dish. Dive into the vibrant flavors and textures that make this salad a true standout recipe!

Ingredients

  •  garlic clove 
  • handful cilantro leaves 
  • tsp brown sugar 
  •  to 5 chilies red deseeded chopped
  • piece ginger peeled roughly chopped
  •  orange juice 
  • small watermelon 
  • 24 large tiger prawns cooked peeled
  •  spring onion finely sliced
  •  lemon grass trimmed finely sliced
  • servings ginger peeled cut into fine matchsticks
  •  lime zest 
  •  kaffir lime leaves shredded
  • handful mint leaves chopped
  • 100 roasted peanuts salted

Equipment

  • food processor

Directions

  1. Three hours before serving: make the dressing.
  2. Put the garlic and coriander in a food processor with 1 tsp salt and the sugar, then pulse to a pulp.
  3. Add the chilli, ginger and citrus juices and pulse until smooth. Cover and chill.
  4. Two hours before serving: cut the watermelon into segments, remove the skin and seed the flesh.
  5. Cut into lozenges about 3cm wide.
  6. Mix the melon and prawns and add the spring onions, lemongrass, ginger, lime zest and lime leaves. Chill.
  7. To serve: toss the dressing and herbs into the salad and scatter with chilli and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories372kcal
Protein13.4%
Fat21.34%
Carbs65.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54.61
Glycemic Load
42.4
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.980869622334%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.26mg
Hesperetin
8.45mg
Naringenin
1.02mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
3.53mg
Kaempferol
3.49mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:371.54kcal
18.58%
Fat:9.76g
15.01%
Saturated Fat:1.44g
8.98%
Carbohydrates:67.16g
22.39%
Net Carbohydrates:61.84g
22.49%
Sugar:50.37g
55.97%
Cholesterol:35.28mg
11.76%
Sodium:241.88mg
10.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.79g
27.59%
Vitamin C:92.03mg
111.55%
Vitamin A:4608.09IU
92.16%
Manganese:0.83mg
41.56%
Potassium:1153.77mg
32.96%
Magnesium:119.7mg
29.92%
Copper:0.53mg
26.5%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
24.98%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.33%
Vitamin B3:4.66mg
23.32%
Phosphorus:232.97mg
23.3%
Fiber:5.32g
21.29%
Vitamin B5:2.1mg
20.96%
Vitamin K:20.62µg
19.64%
Selenium:12.82µg
18.31%
Folate:68.35µg
17.09%
Iron:2.77mg
15.41%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.16%
Calcium:103.09mg
10.31%
Zinc:1.5mg
9.98%
Vitamin E:0.9mg
6.01%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.18%