An Australian Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a lovely, light prawn dish and what better way to serve them up than in a healthy salad?
Here, we’ve rounded up our best prawn salads for entertaining this summer. With everything from a delicious prawn and mango salad to a prawn and avocado version, these light and leafy lunches are certain to please. We even have some barbecued prawn salads perfect for outdoor entertaining and a warm Asian-style number if you’re looking to mix it up. Enjoy!
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Prawn cocktail with zucchini and mint salad
Prawn cocktail with zucchini and mint salad
Since Christmas is all about indulgent fresh seafood, enjoy these delicious prawn cocktails with zucchini and mint salad. Perfect for the warm weather!
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Grilled prawns with avocado cream and slaw
Grilled prawns with avocado cream and slaw
Fresh, flavoursome, and so delicious – these juicy grilled prawns with zesty avocado cream and slaw will please the entire family!
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Prawn salad with cucumber, preserved lemon and wild rice
Prawn salad with cucumber, preserved lemon and wild rice
Fresh, summery and packed full of fragrant, zesty ingredients that will delight every taste-bud. Moroccan spiced prawns are grilled to perfection and tossed with creamy avocado, nutty wild rice and a punchy lemon dressing.
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Prawn and avocado pasta salad
Fresh, juicy prawns are tossed with creamy avocado, rocket and shell pasta to create this beautiful fresh Summer salad in no time at all.
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Prawn cocktails with mango
Perfect for a warm Summer evening, these delicious fresh prawn and mango cocktails are wonderful drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing and a cold glass of white wine.
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Prawns with fennel salad
Prawns are packed with protein, a good source of omega 3 fatty acids and a delicious way to increase your intake of iron, zinc and vitamin E. Try these prawns with fennel salad and mustard dressing, alfresco style.
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Prawn and sweet chilli salad
This prawn and sweet chilli salad ticks all the boxes. It’s full of fresh and healthy ingredients, it looks beautiful on the plate and it is full of those zingy Asian flavours that compliment seafood so well.
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Avocado and prawn salad
For shallow-frying, use enough oil to reach half-way up the food; cook the prawn until brown and crisp, then turn over and cook the other side. Their texture will contrast beautifully with the avocado.
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Barbecue prawn and chorizo skewers with bean and tomato salad
Barbecue prawn and chorizo skewers with bean and tomato salad
These barbecue prawn and chorizo skewers are so easy to prepare and assemble. The the tangy lime flavoured mustard dressing will have your guests coming back for more. Serve with a cold beer or crisp wine.
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Dukkah prawn skewers with labne & minty tomato salad
Dukkah prawn skewers with labne and minty tomato salad
A Middle Eastern twist to grilled prawns with a nutty pistachio topping and creamy labne on the side.
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Garlic prawn and noodle salad
This warm prawn and noodle salad, enlivened with lemon, garlic and mint, makes a wonderful dish for a luncheon.
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Prawns with guacamole and mango
Prawns with guacamole and mango
A rich and tasty starter, plump prawns with fresh guacamole and mango is fully of flavour.
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Ginger prawns and sushi rice salad
Ginger prawns and sushi rice salad
This dish is packed full of protein, vitamins and minerals, making ginger prawns with sushi rice salad a healthy and delicious dinner choice.
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Thai-style seafood and rice vermicelli salad
Thai-style seafood and rice vermicelli salad
Take a trip to Bangkok with this fresh Thai-style salad, bursting with flavours of lemongrass, chilli sauce and chunks of tender seafood.
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Barbecued chilli prawns with fresh mango salad
Barbecued chilli prawns with fresh mango salad
This delicious dish is best made from juicy mangos and fresh king prawns – a real summer delight.
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Prawn cocktail platter
Why limit the classic prawn cocktail to a tiny glass when you can have an entire platter. It’s just like the original, only bigger and better.
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Prawn and avocado pasta salad
Fresh, juicy prawns are tossed with creamy avocado, rocket and shell pasta to create this beautiful fresh Summer salad in no time at all.
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Garlic prawn and noodle salad
This warm prawn and noodle salad, enlivened with lemon, garlic and mint, makes a wonderful dish for a luncheon.
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Prawn caesar salad
Chicken is usually added to this classic salad to turn it from a side dish into a meal. We’ve created a prawn caesar for something absolutely spectacular.
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Prawn and mango salad
This gorgeous salad covers all the flavour bases with sweet mango, juicy prawns and a cheeky kick of heat from the chilli and mustard. And with all those vibrant colours, it’s a feast for the eyes as well as the tastebuds.
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Prawn and brown rice salad
Healthy and delicious dinner ideas have never been easier! Enjoy this tasty, wholesome prawn and brown rice salad, full of flavour the whole family will love!
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Chicken, prawn and mango salad
Freshen things up with this delicious and wholesome chicken, prawn and mango salad. Packed full of flavour and crunch, this is sure to become a family favourite!
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Sushi rice salad with grilled prawns and mango
Sushi rice salad with grilled prawns and mango
Similar to a deconstructed sushi bowl, this delicious salad showcases all the beautiful flavours of Japanese cooking with some freshly grilled Australian prawns.
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Mediterranean prawn salad
With roasted capsicum, sun-dried tomatoes and a light lemon dressing, this Mediterranean prawn salad is the perfect side for Aussie summer entertaining.
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Barbecued prawn salad with basil mayo
Barbecued prawn salad with basil mayo
Enjoy this easy barbecue dish with its punchy flavours of lime, wasabi and chilli.
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Warm potato, prawn and scallop salad
Warm, fragrant and delicious, this potato, prawn and scallop salad makes a great starter or lunch.
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Prawn and avocado salad with ginger dressing
Prawn and avocado salad with ginger dressing
Fresh ginger dressing really brings this prawn and avocado salad to life. Perfect for a light lunch on the deck with friends, served with crusty bread and dry white wine.
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Prawn and couscous salad with lemon coriander dressing
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Prawn, strawberry & poppy seed salad
Prawn, strawberry & poppy seed salad
Strawberries make a surprise appearance in this summery salad alongside prawns and delicious creamy feta.
Plate the salad with all the elements separated on a large platter. This way guests can build their own and add as much or as little dressing as they like.
