Fresh Tropical Seafood Salad (Printable Format)

A refreshing salad featuring succulent prawns, sweet mango, and creamy avocado tossed in a tangy lime-fish sauce dressing with herbs and crunchy peanuts.

# What You'll Gather:

→ For the Salad

01 - 500g cooked prawns, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
03 - 1 avocado, peeled and diced
04 - 1 small red onion, finely sliced
05 - 1 cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
06 - 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves
07 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
08 - 1 red chili, finely sliced (optional)
09 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

→ For the Dressing

10 - 2 tbsp lime juice
11 - 1 tbsp fish sauce
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 1 tsp sugar
14 - 1 tbsp sesame oil

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Start by preparing the prawns: if they're not already peeled and deveined, do that first. Peel and dice the mango and avocado into bite-sized pieces. Slice the red onion thinly and halve the cucumber before slicing it into thin half-moons. Roughly chop the roasted peanuts for added crunch. Tear the coriander and mint leaves roughly for an aromatic punch. If using, slice the red chili thinly for a spicy kick (adjust to taste depending on your preference).
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked prawns, diced mango, avocado, cucumber, red onion, fresh coriander, mint, and chili. Toss gently to mix the ingredients, being careful not to mash the avocado.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, combine the lime juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Whisk together until the sugar dissolves completely and the dressing is well-combined.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
05 - Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Sprinkle the roughly chopped roasted peanuts on top for crunch and garnish with additional fresh herbs or chili slices, if desired.

# Important Tips:

01 - This refreshing salad can be served as a light main course or as a side dish.
02 - For best results, use ripe but firm mango and avocado to maintain their shape in the salad.
03 - If you're preparing ahead, add the avocado and dressing just before serving to prevent browning.
04 - For a nut-free version, substitute toasted sesame seeds or crispy fried shallots for the peanuts.

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