Cajun Prawn and Avocado Salad ( Gluten-Free, Dairy Free, Paleo)
DAIRY FREE II GLUTEN FREE II PALEO II NUT FREE II SOY FREE II SESAME FREE II NIGHTSHADE FREE
This recipe is so nourishing, satisfying and has incredibly simple ingredients. It contains no grains but is high in healthy fats and protein.
This salad kept me full for 6 hours. Its a great salad to eat for lunch or even for dinner and so quick to put together.
Prawns and avocado are always a winning combo and with a hint of spiciness it takes the flavour to another level.
The zesty lemon dressing adds that citrusy fresh taste to this salad which is so delicious.
Prawns
I used fresh prawns however, feel free to use frozen prawns instead.
ACV ( with the mother)
Apple cider vinegar with the mother contains important enzymes and bacteria that have many health benefits. The mother in unpasteurized apple cider vinegar looks like a cloudy sediment floating in the liquid. The mother consists of dozens of strains of good bacteria, which we often refer to as probiotics. These help keep your digestive system running smoothly to get the most out of the food you consume.
Probiotics are also great for the immune system, the majority of which is located in your digestive tract. The good bacteria in your digestive system compete for resources with the bad bacteria, and maintaining a healthy balance can help prevent you from getting sick.
The mother also contains enzymes, which are essential for breaking down foods so that your body can use the nutrients you consume.
It is believed that vinegar “mother” contains the key elements that make raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar a refreshing tonic that can help improve your general health too. Read more about the benefits of ACV here.
Honey
I always either use organic honey or raw local honey when I can get hold of it from my local bee lady. Local, raw honey is known to be a powerful antioxidant and contains bee pollen and propolis, substances produced by bees that have been used medicinally by humans since ancient times. Fresh, raw honey is also tastier and more potent. Consuming foods from the area you live is beneficial as they contain the immune stimulating properties needed for your body to adapt to its environment.
Cajun seasoning
Feel free to use fajita seasoning instead if you prefer.
Ingredients
Storage tips
The dressing will keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks, The salad only takes minutes to prepare so I would recommend preparing it as you are going to eat it on the same day so it stays fresh.
feeds 1 - 35 min prep time
Step by step
Recipe
100 g raw tiger prawns
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Cajun or fajita seasoning ( GF if required)
1 clove of garlic chopped
150 g rocket
6 florets broccoli ( boiled or steamed for a few mins so its still al dente)
5 asparagus spears ( boiled or steamed for a couple of minutes so its still al dente)
5 radishes sliced
1/4 red onion sliced
1/2 avocado sliced
Dressing
100 ml extra virgin olive oil
15 ml raw apple cider vinegar
1 lemon ( zest & juice)
1 clove garlic
35 ml raw organic honey
pinch salt & pepper
Method
Start by stir-frying the prawns in a little oil and garlic till they turn pink. Add the spices if using and fry off for a minute to release the flavours.
To make the dressing just put all the ingredients into a Nutri bullet or similar and blend till smooth. This will keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
Assemble the ingredients on a plate and drizzle over the dressing.
Lastly enjoy this beaut of a salad!
Variations
Feel free to swap any of the vegetables for whatever you have in your fridge. I have a turmeric, honey & ginger dressing you could try instead of the lemon dressing which you can find here.
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