Recipe of the day: Pea and prawn creamy pasta salad

Juicy prawns and sweet peas are tossed with al dente pasta and enveloped in a luscious, tangy dressing that brings every ingredient to life.

Balanced with pops of herbs and a hint of lemon, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that’s simple to prepare yet elegant enough for any occasion. Enjoy a taste of sunshine in every bite.

Prep 30 min
Cook 15 min
Serves 10

Ingredients

500g Prawns

1 tin Fresh Garden Peas, drained and rinsed

500g pasta Screws

1 cup Tangy Mayonnaise

1 Avocado

3 tbsp Tomato Sauce

1 Red Onion, thinly sliced

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp Honey

Salt and Pepper to taste

2 handfuls of rocket

Method

Poach the prawns in boiling water for 5 minutes, or until cooked.
Allow them to cool and then shell them.
Cook the pasta al dente.
To make the pink sauce, mix the mayonnaise, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce and honey.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
Mix the pasta, prawns, red onions, peas, avocado, rocket and pink sauce in a bowl.
Serve with more rocket.

Recipe by: Koo.co.za

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