This recipe is easy, light and super refreshing as the summer days continue. Prawn and watermelon salad, with avocado, lettuce and a tangy dressing is a great main dish or as a starter portion. As you wish! Buying watermelon always reminds me of long hot sunny days on holiday!
This recipe is packed full of healthy nutrients and will fill you up due to the hydrating properties of the watermelon. The dressing acts as a perfect balance between the prawns and the watermelon so don’t forget to include!
Watermelon Health Benefits
Watermelon is great for hot, humid and sunny days as it helps you hydrate…..it’s very refreshing and it is also good for you!
It contains only 46 calories per cup serving yet is high in vitamin C and Vitamin A. This calorie count is one of the lowest with it being even lower than low-sugar fruits such as berries.
Drinking water is an important way to keep your body hydrated, and as watermelon is 92% water it’s a great fruit to eat to help keep your hydration levels up. The ‘extra’ water also helps you feel fuller for longer.
Watermelon is high in carotenoids, including beta-carotene and lycopene. Beta-carotene is converted by the body into Vitamin A . Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage from free radicals.
The lycopene in watermelon in studies has been found to have a positive effect on cancers of the digestive system. It has also been found to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
Watermelon also contains citrulline, an amino acid, that may increase nitric oxide levels in the body. Nitric oxide helps blood vessels expand which assist in lowering blood pressure.
Inflammation is a key driver of many chronic diseases. Watermelon help lowers inflammation due to its Vitamin C and lycopene content.
Prawn Health Benefits
Prawns are a rich source of selenium, which is one of the most effective antioxidants at maintaining healthy cells. They also contain high levels of zinc which is an important element to develop and support the immune system.
Eating prawns also helps build strong bones because they contain phosphorus, copper and magnesium.
Dive into the recipe below to find out how to make this prawn and watermelon salad.
Prawn and Watermelon Salad
Light, quick, refreshing and packed full of summer health benefits. This prawn and watermelon salad is likely to become a firm favourite.
- Saucepan
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tspn ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tspn smoked paprika
- 500 gram raw prawns – shelled and deveined
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 slice watermelon, sliced. – approx 500g – but to taste
- Lettuce leaves and salt/pepper
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Fill a saucepan with water, add garlic, cinnamon, paprika, bay leaf and some salt. Bring to the boil
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Add the prawns, take off the heat, cover and leave for about 10 minutes to cook through
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Prepare the dressing by adding the olive, vinegar, maple syrup to a jam jar with salt and pepper. Shake well. Add the finely chopped red onion to the dressing.
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Place the lettuce leaves on a plate, together with pieces of watermelon. Once the prawns have cooled a little (chill if you'd like them cold) add to the plate, and drizzle over the dressing. Enjoy!
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