Thai Prawn Mango Avocado Salad
This Thai prawn mango avocado salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish, featuring juicy prawns, ripe mango, and creamy avocado. Perfect for a healthy, protein-packed meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
- 90 g dried vermicelli noodles 3 oz
- 12–16 large cooked prawns (peeled)
- 8–10 soft lettuce leaves
- 1 medium mango, cut into 1.5 cm pieces
- 1 medium avocado, cut into 1.5 cm pieces
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 2 1/2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 4 tbsp lime juice (or 2 1/2 tsp rice vinegar)
- 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
Prepare the noodles: Soak vermicelli noodles in freshly boiled water according to package instructions. Once softened, drain and set them aside to cool.
Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and sugar. Stir in the chopped coriander, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Toss the fruit: In a separate bowl, combine diced mango and avocado. Drizzle over 3 teaspoons of dressing and gently toss to coat evenly.
Assemble the salad base: Overlap 4–5 lettuce leaves on each serving plate to create a bed for the salad.
Build the salad: Divide the cooled vermicelli noodles evenly between the plates. Top with the mango-avocado mixture, red onion, and cooked prawns.
Add final touches: Generously drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors!