Peach & Apricot Quinoa Salad w/ Prawns
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 3 1x
Description
Ingredients
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For Quinoa Salad
- 2 cups / 370g cooked quinoa
- 1 peach, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 apricots, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 red onion, small dice (approximately 1/4 cup)
- 1/4 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (approximately 1/4 cup)
- 1 jalapeno, seeded, small dice
- Handful cilantro, roughly chop
- Juice form1 fresh lime
- 3 Tbs / 45ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp / 7g sea salt
- 1/2 tsp / 2g black pepper
For Prawns
- 14 oz / 400g prawns, peeled and deveined (You can use jumbo or large shrimp and reduce cooking time)
- 1 Tbs / 15g butter
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients for quinoa salad and toss well. Keep in a refrigerator while cooking prawns.
- Heat a large skillet (such as a cast iron pan) over high heat; add butter and let it melt. Place prawns and cook 2 minutes each side. If you are using smaller shrimp, cook less time. Remove from skillet.
- In a serving bowl, place quinoa salad and top with pan-fried prawns. Sprinkle some cilantro if you like, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
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2 comments
Such a great summer salad…thanks
Hope you give it a try soon Lyn! 😀