This prawns, grapefruit, avocado and cucumber salad is light, zesty and ideal for those hot summer days. It only takes 5 minutes and 5 ingredients. So, why not give it a try and let me know if you liked it.
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The Benefits of Grapefruit
Grapefruit is a hybrid which originated due to an accidental cross between two species namely, sweet orange and pomelo. This acidic fruit can be found in varied colours ranging from yellow to pink and red. It is a rich source of Vitamin C which contains high level of antioxidants. However these natural compounds i.e antioxidants, when consumed every day in your diet, may help in lowering bad cholesterol. In addition, a red grapefruit is said to be the best to lower bad LDL cholesterol that can clog up your arteries.
Moreover, here are few more benefits of grapefruit:
- High in nutrients
- May help prevent insulin resistance and diabetes
- Boosts immune system
- Reduces the risk of kidney stones
- Helps in weight loss
The Recipe
Wash all the vegetables and the prawns. Place the prawns in a large salad bowl. Peal the cucumber and the avocado, then cut them into small slices. Place into the bowl.
Using a sharp knife, cut about half an inch all around the grapefruit until is completely peeled. Using the knife, cut alongside the membranes that separate the grapefruit segments so they are removed. Place the grapefruit slices in the salad bowl.
Cut the watercress and toss it into the bowl. Mix gently all ingredients. In a small bowl, mix all dressing’s ingredients. Whisk well until emulsified.
Pour it over the salad and serve in individual plates.
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Prawns, Grapefruit, Avocado and Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
For the salad
- 100 g Prawns (cooled, pealed)
- 1 Grapefruit (pink)
- 1 Avocado
- ½ Cucumber
- ½ cup Watercress
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Malt vinegar
- 1 tsp English mustard
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt
Instructions
- Wash all the vegetables and the prawns. Place the prawns in a large salad bowl.
- Peal the cucumber and the avocado, then cut them into small slices. Place into the bowl.
- Using a sharp knife, cut about half an inch all around the grapefruit until is completely peeled. Using the knife, cut alongside the membranes that separate the grapefruit segments so they are removed. Place the grapefruit slices in the salad bowl.
- Cut the watercress and toss it into the bowl. Mix gently all ingredients.
- In a small bowl, mix all dressing's ingredients. Whisk well until emulsified.
- Pour it over the salad and serve in individual plates.
- Bon Appetit!