Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing
Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing combines crisp apple and jicama with tender shrimp for a refreshing, sweet-tart crunch. A mint-forward dressing with lemongrass, garlic, Dijon, and a touch of sugar adds bright herbal and citrusy notes. Serve chilled as a light lunch or an elegant starter on warm days.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Cook the shrimp in the boiling water until they turn bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer see-through in the center, 3 to 5 minutes; drain.
- 2
Rinse the shrimp under cold water to cool completely. Peel, devein, and slice the shrimp in half lengthwise; set aside in a bowl.
- 3
Toss the apple, jicama, and carrots together in a large bowl.
- 4
Place the mint leaves, olive oil, sugar, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and lemongrass in a food processor. Pulse until combined but still slightly chunky, about two 10-second bursts.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the apple mixture; toss until well combined. Cover the salad and shrimp separately with plastic wrap; refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 6
Mix the shrimp into the salad just before serving; garnish with cilantro.
- Calories 370.05 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 14.39 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 23.86 g 9%
- Total Fat 25.85 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 3.67 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 96.59 mg High 32%
- Sodium 180.68 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 6.0 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 15.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.37 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 116.07 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.02 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 578.51 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 157.93 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 23.89 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing is a Thai appetizer recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dijon Mustard, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Mint. Each serving provides about 370.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing?
- It is a Thai salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing made of?
- The main ingredients are Dijon Mustard, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Mint, Granny Smith Apple. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing?
- About 35 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 370.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing healthy?
- Green Apple, Jicama, and Prawn Salad with Mint, Lemongrass, and Dijon Dressing has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 370.05 calories and 14.39 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 180.68 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.67 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Mustard and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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