Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing



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Prep Time:
30 mins

Cook Time:
5 mins

Additional Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
45 mins

Servings:
4

Yield:
4 servings


Ingredients

  • 12medium shrimp
  • 1cupmatchstick-cut Granny Smith apple
  • 1cupmatchstick-cut jicama
  • ½cupmatchstick-cut carrots
  • ½cupfresh mint leaves
  • ½cupextra virgin olive oil
  • 3tablespoonswhite sugar
  • 2tablespoonswhite vinegar
  • 1tablespoonDijon mustard
  • 1teaspoonchopped garlic
  • 1teaspoonchopped lemongrass
  • 2sprigscilantro

  • Directions

    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 Facts (per serving)

    340 Calories
    28g Fat
    19g Carbs
    4g Protein

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