Ice Lettuce, Tiger Prawn & Mango Salad with Chilli
Drogo
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5 minutes
5 minutes
This refreshing ice lettuce salad combines succulent tiger prawns with sweet mango, crisp leaves and a touch of chilli for a vibrant balance of flavours and textures. The delicate crunch of ice lettuce works beautifully with juicy prawns and tropical mango, while chilli adds a gentle kick to this light and colourful seafood dish. Perfect for a starter, light lunch or summer gathering, it is a simple way to bring fresh, seasonal flavours to the table.
Also known as an ice plant salad, this dish showcases the distinctive texture of ice plant alongside sweet and savoury ingredients. The combination of crisp greens, tender tiger prawns, fresh mango and chilli creates a bright prawn and mango salad that feels both refreshing and indulgent. Serve it as part of a summer menu or enjoy it as a light main when you want something fresh and flavourful.
Ingredients
4-6 tiger prawns
120g ice lettuce
- 1 mango, peeled and diced
1 handful mint leaves, finely sliced
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions
Cook the prawns in salted boiling water for 3 minutes, or until totally pink. Refresh under cold water (you can peel the prawns and remove the digestive tract before serving, or leave some whole for presentation).
Combine the chilli, lemon juice, olive oil, honey and mint in a bowl or a clean lidded jar and whisk or shake to combine.
Arrange the prawns, mango and ice lettuce on two plates and pour over the dressing.
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