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Prawn mixed grain salad recipe
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Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Elevate your salads with protein-rich prawns, vibrant veggies, whole grains, pickled onions, and tangy balsamic dressing for a satisfying and healthy meal.
Ingredients:
  • 75g (1⁄3 cup) buckwheat kernels
  • 70g (1⁄3 cup) tri-colour quinoa, rinsed, drained
  • Pinch of table salt
  • Pinch of caster sugar
  • 40.00 ml white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 200g snow peas
  • 150g (1 cup) frozen green peas
  • 18.20 gm extra virgin olive oil
  • 200g grape tomatoes, halved
  • 250.00 ml fresh mint leaves
  • 250.00 ml fresh continental parsley leaves
  • 350g peeled cooked prawns, tails intact
  • 40.00 ml chopped pistachio kernels
  • Ground sumac, to serve
  • Lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions:
  • Boil buckwheat and quinoa in a large saucepan for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Cool under cold running water and then drain.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the salt, sugar, and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar. Add the onion and stir well to coat. Allow to sit for 5 minutes to pickle.
  • Steam snow peas and peas in a steamer over simmering water until tender. Refresh in cold water, then shred snow peas.
  • Mix the oil and remaining balsamic vinegar in a small bowl.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the quinoa, peas, tomatoes, mint, and parsley. Divide the mixture among serving plates. Top with prawns, pickled onion, and pistachios. Drizzle with the oil mixture and sprinkle sumac on top. Serve with lemon wedges.

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