Prawn and Asparagus Salad
Although it tastes very light, this salad is filling enough to serve as a main course. The lime juice adds a zesty, vitamin C-rich kick.
Although it tastes very light, this salad is filling enough to serve as a main course. The lime juice adds a zesty, vitamin C-rich kick.
PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 5 MINUTES SERVES 4
HEASY
4 rashers lean back bacon
1 bunch asparagus spears, ends trimmed
300g (10oz) raw king prawns, tail-on
juice 2 limes
1 large romaine lettuce, sliced
200g (7oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
4 spring onions, finely sliced
2tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
1tbsp olive oil
1 Heat the grill to medium high. Grill the bacon rashers, then tear into chunks and set aside. Steam the asparagus spears for about 3 minutes. While they’re cooking, heat a frying pan and when hot, tip in the prawns with a good spinkling of sea salt and half the lime juice. Cook on a high heat for about 3 minutes until the prawns are completely pink and cooked through.
2 Combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl, sprinkle with the chives and drizzle with the oil and the remaining lime juice. Season well with pepper and serve immediately.
Per serving: 150 calories. 6g fat (1g saturated), 3.5g carbohydrate
