MELON , AVOCADO AND PRAWN SALAD

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 small Galia Melon, seeded, skinned and cut into thin strips
  • 2 Avocados, stoned, peeled and cut into thin strips.
  • 100g mixed salad leaves, rinsed and dried.
  • 350g large cooked prawns, peeled.
  • Fresh coriander sprigs to garnish

DRESSING:

  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped.
  • 125 ml reduced fat crème fraîche.
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar.
  • a pinch of salt and pepper.
 METHOD:
  • For the dressing mix 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tbsp best quality balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard, ½ tbsp snipped chives, ½  tbsp finely chopped spring onions, salt and pepper.
  • Toss all of the salad ingredients together. 
  • Divide between individual plates and drizzle with the dressing.
  • Serve at once.
Health Notes: 

This is a high fibre salad, serving it with whole meal bread will increase the fibre even more

Melon is one of the best sources of Vitamin A, essential for healthy skin and hair.

Although high in cholesterol, prawns are low in fat and contain B vitamins