Australia Day Prawn, Mango, and Avocado Salad Recipe

Preparation Time: 15m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 4

January 19, 2025 4.8

Celebrate Australia Day with this refreshing prawn, mango, and avocado salad. Featuring a medley of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavours, this dish is a perfect nod to the summer season and the fresh, vibrant ingredients Australia has to offer. Tossed with a zesty citrus dressing, it’s a light yet satisfying choice for Australia Day barbecues, picnics, or gatherings with family and friends.

Ingredients:

300 g cooked prawns, peeled and deveined
1 large mango, peeled and sliced
1 large avocado, peeled and sliced
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 small cucumber, diced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh herbs (mint, coriander, or parsley), chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Juice of 1 orange
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1 Prepare the Salad Ingredients
Rinse and pat dry the salad greens, then spread them out on a large serving platter. Slice the mango and avocado into bite-sized pieces. Dice the cucumber and red onion. Arrange the mango, avocado, cucumber, and onion over the greens for a colourful base.
2 Cook the Prawns and Mix the Dressing
eat a splash of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook the prawns for 2–3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper, and allow to cool slightly. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey. Adjust seasoning to taste.
3 Assemble and Serve
Add the prawns to the prepared salad. Drizzle with the citrus dressing and garnish with freshly chopped herbs. Serve immediately, making it the star of your Australia Day feast.