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

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A Southeast Asian chopped salad bursting with flavor. Sweet yet tart. My boyfriend was surprised when I duplicated this salad after we raved about it at a popular restaurant in San Francisco. Enjoy.

an overhead view of a green apple, jicama, shrimp salad in a pink scalloped edge bowl.
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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

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Rinse shrimp with cold water to cool completely. Peel, devein, and slice shrimp in half lengthwise; set aside in a bowl.

  3. Toss apple, jicama, and carrots together in a large bowl.

  4. 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.

  5. Pour dressing over apple mixture; toss until well mixed. Cover salad and shrimp separately with plastic wrap; refrigerate until ready to serve.

  6. Mix shrimp into salad before serving; garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

340 Calories
28g Fat
19g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 340
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 138mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 11mg 13%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 171mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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