Asparagus, Prawn and Dill Salad

JustJanS's Note:

This light dish would serve 2 as a main or 4 as an entree.

• Total Time: 17 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1 bunch asparagus , ends trimmed,halved
• 1 lebanese cucumber
• 500 g medium king prawns , peeled,deveined and cooked

DILL DRESSING

• 60 ml olive oil
• ¼ cup chopped fresh dill leaves
• 40 ml lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon coarse grain mustard
• salt & fresh ground pepper

Directions:

1. Cook the asparagus in a small pan of boiling salted water for 1-2 minutes or until bright green and just tender.
2. Drain and refresh under running cold water.
3. Drain well and place in a large bowl.
4. Run a peeler down the length of the cucumber to form long ribbons.
5. Add to the asparagus.
6. Add prawns and dill dressing to asparagus and cucumber and toss to combine.
7. Serve immediately.
8. DRESSING: Place all the ingredients in a small screw-top jar and shake to combine.

Reviews

[Tiny_Toodles]

I was not impressed with this salad at all. I thought the dressing was quite bland and had to spice it up. I added a tbsp of the coarse grain mustart, 1/4 tsp minced garlic, some red wine vinegar, and 1/8 tsp old bay seasoning. Thank you for a base recipe.

[lovestoread]

I took this to a party last weekend and everyone raved about it. It was so simple.

[SEvans]

Yum EEE there is nothing more to say about this salad than that - super easy - mega taste. Wonderful.