lemony prawn kale salad.

This vibrant salad is layered with colour, crunch, and citrusy flavour. It combines protein-rich prawns, fibre-dense kale, and a variety of colourful vegetables to support digestive health and satiety.It serves 1 and can be prepared in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 large handfuls curly kale, stems removed and leaves chopped

• 1/4 cucumber, diced

• 1/2 avocado, diced

• 1 small carrot, shaved into ribbons

• 100g ready to eat king prawns

• A few slices of quick pickled red onion (see below)

Quick pickled red onion

• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  
  

• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp maple syrup or honey

• Optional: a few peppercorns or mustard seeds

Mix all ingredients in a bowl or jar. Let sit for 10–15 minutes while you prepare the rest of the salad.

Lemon turmeric dressing

• Juice of 1 lemon

• A splash of orange juice (about 1 tbsp)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric

• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or 1/4 tsp ground)

• 1 small garlic clove, grated

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1/2 tsp honey or maple syrup

• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander or parsley

• Pinch of salt and black pepper

Whisk or shake all ingredients in a jar until emulsified. Taste and adjust to your liking

Method

1. Massage the kale: Add the kale to a large bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Massage with your hands for 1–2 minutes until the leaves soften.

2. Make the dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar and whisk until smooth and golden.

3. Assemble the salad: Add cucumber, avocado, shaved carrot, prawns, and a few slices of pickled onion to the bowl with kale. Drizzle over the dressing and toss gently to coat.

4. Serve immediately, topped with extra herbs if you like.

Gut health benefits

Kale is rich in fibre and polyphenols, which help feed beneficial gut bacteria and support regular digestion. Turmeric, combined with black pepper and healthy fats, offers anti-inflammatory properties that may help soothe the gut lining and reduce digestive discomfort. Prawns provide a lean source of protein, essential for tissue repair and maintaining the integrity of the gut barrier.

Storage

Store any leftover salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days. For best texture, keep the avocado and pickled onion separate until ready to eat.