Prawn Mango and Avocado Salad with Noodles

Prawn Mango and Avocado Salad with Noodles
Prep 15 min Serves 2 Source

Ingredients

  • 90 g / 3 oz dried vermicelli noodles
  • 12 - 16 large cooked prawns ((shrimp), peeled (enough for 2 people))
  • 8 - 10 soft lettuce leaves (, about 15 cm /6" rounds (Note 1))
  • 1 medium mango (, ripe, cut into 1.5 cm / 3/5" pieces (Note 2))
  • 1 medium avocado (, cut into 1.5 cm / 3/5" pieces (Note 2))
  • 1/4 red onion (, finely diced)
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Sweet Chilli Sauce ((store bought))
  • 4 tbsp lime juice ((or 2 1/2 tsp rice vinegar or cider vinegar))
  • 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove (, minced)
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped coriander / cilantro

Steps

  1. 1

    Soak vermicelli noodles in freshly boiled water, per packet directions. Drain then set aside to cool.

  2. 2

    Place Dressing ingredients except coriander in a bowl. Whisk well. Stir through coriander. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Place avocado and mango in a bowl. Drizzle over 3 teaspoons of Dressing, GENTLY toss.

  4. 4

    Place 4 to 5 lettuce leaves on each plate, overlapping slightly (see video for how I do it).

  5. 5

    Divide the noodles between each plate. Then spoon over mango avocado salsa, sprinkle each plate all over with red onion and top with prawns.

  6. 6

    Drizzle over remaining Dressing all over everything, including the noodles. Serve immediately.