I love the combination of sweet fruit in a salad. With summer in full flow, papaya (also known as pawpaw) is a great choice. Adjust the amount of chili for an extra kick in this Thai inspired papaya & prawn salad.
This Papaya & Prawn Salad is not only refreshing but also packed with nutrients. The combination of sweet papaya, succulent prawns, and spicy chili creates a perfect balance of flavours, making it an ideal dish for hot summer days.
Recipe: papaya & prawn salad
Equipment
- Bowl
- Grater
Ingredients
- Green papaya
- 15-20 cherry tomatoes quartered
- 3-4 chilies de-seeded and finely chopped
- Handful of prepared prawns
- squeeze fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/3 cup of fresh coriander cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
- Fresh basil leaves
- handful of snake beans cooked (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Papaya: First, peel the papaya and quarter it to make it more manageable. Remove the seeds, then grate the papaya.
- Combine Ingredients: Next, in a bowl, combine the grated papaya, quartered cherry tomatoes, finely chopped chilies, and prepared prawns. Add the fresh lime juice, fish sauce, minced garlic, and half of the chopped coriander. Gently toss to ensure everything is well mixed and coated.
- Arrange the Salad: Arrange the shredded iceberg lettuce on plates and spoon the papaya and prawn mixture on top.
- Garnish: Finally, finish with the remaining chopped coriander, fresh basil leaves, and optional cooked snake beans.
This is a great summer time main meal, but I also like to make up a large salad to give me lunches for the week.
Creating this Papaya & Prawn Salad is a wonderful way to enjoy a refreshing and nutritious meal that fits perfectly into a Paleo lifestyle. The combination of sweet papaya, spicy chilies, and succulent prawns makes this dish both satisfying and delicious.
This salad is not only perfect for summer but also incredibly versatile. You can adjust the amount of chili to suit your taste and add other ingredients like cooked snake beans for additional texture and flavour.
I hope you enjoy making and eating this Papaya & Prawn Salad. If you're obsessed with prawns, make sure you try my Prawn, Mango & Spicy Guacamole Collard Wraps!
For more refreshing and healthy Paleo recipes, be sure to explore my blog. I’d love to hear your thoughts and any variations you made to the recipe, so please share in the comments below. Happy cooking and enjoy your salad!
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