How to Make Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for summertime? Look no further than this Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing. This salad offers a wonderful combination of crisp, juicy fruits, tender prawns, and a vibrant dressing that's bursting with zesty, herbal flavors.

Green apples and jicama are the stars of this salad, providing a crunchy and refreshing base that pairs perfectly with the sweet and succulent prawns. The addition...

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Ingredients

  • 12 medium shrimp
  • 1 cup matchstick-cut Granny Smith apple
  • 1 cup matchstick-cut jicama
  • ½ cup matchstick-cut carrots
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chopped lemongrass
  • 2 sprigs cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a small pot of water to boil. Cook shrimp in boiling water until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 3 to 5 minutes; drain.
  • Rinse shrimp with cold water to cool completely. Peel, devein, and slice shrimp in half lengthwise; set aside in a bowl.
  • Toss apple, jicama, and carrots together in a large bowl.
  • Place mint leaves, olive oil, sugar, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and lemongrass in a food processor. Pulse until blended but slightly chunky, about two 10-second intervals.
  • Pour dressing over apple mixture; toss until well mixed. Cover salad and shrimp separately with plastic wrap; refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Mix shrimp into salad before serving; garnish with cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    340 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 138mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 171mg