When our lovely neighbors came for dinner last week, and we ate a late meal under the stars, little did I know we’d be indulging in such a beautiful salad. Because I delegated this portion of the meal, it was a surprise to all of us.
The salad my neighbor served was so fresh and colorful, and the dressing was so light, all of the guests oohed and ahhed. I have to admit, I was a little concerned that the main entree wouldn’t measure up to our salad course! But it all worked out, and our night together was not only long-past due, but really enjoyable.
Here’s a little thanks to my neighbor, Ellie, for bringing this beautiful salad.
I’m also very happy to share a brand new option here on RE today.
You can now print out the recipes that I share on my blog!
Happy Dance!
All you have to do is click the tiny button on the right side, right above the recipe, that says, “PRINT THIS.”
Now I’m trying to figure out, when I ask a question, if I should put it before the recipe or at the end of the post, after the recipe. Do you have a preference? Here’s my question for this post, so let me know what you think.
In the meantime, enjoy this gorgeous, flavorful recipe!
Do you find that you use “Print Recipe” options on blogs?
Recipe: Ellie’s Prawns and Avocado Salad with Mango {ReluctantEntertainer.com}
Summary: This stunning starter salad is a colorful mixture of ingredients, perfect for a summer evening dinner party.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Prawns (16-20/pound)
- 3 Mangoes
- 3 Avocados
- A squeeze of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 T.
- 1 T. red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- Mixed salad greens
- Cilantro, chopped, to garnish
Instructions
- Shell & devein the shrimp; sauté in olive oil for 1 minute on each side. Add ½ cup white wine and simmer until cooked (approximately 2 minutes). Drain and refrigerate prawns until cool.
- DRESSING: Mix lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt & pepper. Reserve 1 tablespoon and divide the remainder in half.
- Toss salad greens with one-half of the dressing and layer onto serving platter.
- Cut mangoes and avocados into cubes and toss with one-half of the dressing and lightly layer on top of greens.
- Toss cooled prawns with reserved tablespoon of dressing and arrange on top of mango/avocado layer.
- Sprinkle cilantro over all.
- ENJOY!
Preparation time: 15 minute(s)
Cooking time: 3 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 8
Hi, I'm Sandy. Five years ago I stocked up on beautiful glasses from the Dollar Store. As I started writing about dinner parties, I realized that this “icon” portrays a great message. 
Beaaaauuutiful salad, Sandy!
I’ve not used the print feature on any site just yet, but I love the option!
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OHHHH!!!! LOVE this feature! I’ve always wanted to have this option on my blog (yes, I use it on others), but never knew it was a WP plug-in. Off to look for it! I don’t really have a preference for where you put the “print this” – as long as it’s right near the actual recipe, we’ll find it
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I love being able to print right from your blog! Thank you for adding this feature. I haven’t seen it on any other blogs but I know I’ll really enjoy having it here. The salad looks fantastic – I will definitely serve it sometime!
~Adrienne~
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I like the question before and I love the option to print recipes! ~CA
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YES! Sandy, a party such as this IS INDEED a gift from God! Thank you so much for linking it to Grace Imparted. I want to create a space where people can share posts about God’s gifts great and small.
That salad is absolutely, positively beautiful.
I’ve only used a “print recipe” option once, I think, but I may do it more. I think it’s a good feature.
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Tonight is Family Dinner Night in our household, when our twenty-something (age, not number!) children commit to being home for a family meal just like when they were all younger. We are a farm family, growing avocados in So. California. This salad will definitely be a hit … thank you for the delicious recipe!
I do print out recipes and am delighted to find that button on your site! As for your question, my preference is to place it at the end of the post so that I won’t forget to answer it!
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I do print out recipes that I find on blogs. My wife does not read blogs but loves new recipes, so when I find one that I think we would enjoy I print it and take it home. We have had some wonderful meals from those print outs!!!
Blessings to you and yours
Curtis & Sherrie
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Yum yum yum! I love mangos, avocados and shrimp so it is basically a dream come true! I have a smart phone so I make sure I have the recipe open in a browser and then just use my phone at store and while cooking. I still think print recipe is a great option though!
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This recipe sounds exactly like something I would LOVE to eat. And, yes, the option to print the recipe is one that I often take advantage of when I’m on my “go to” blogs. Makes life a little easier and I’m always for that. Thanks for adding this feature!
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You always have such tempting (but simple) dishes here that encourage me to try something new sweet friend! This is lovely. And sounds like a fun night too.
I still hold out hope that one day our families will get together to hangout and cook and visit and laugh and sing.
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Beautiful salad!
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The salad looks great. I love any kind of shellfish. Plus I enjoy all the ingredients in the salad.
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oooh! Thank you for the new print button! How convenient! I haven’t seen a recipe on your blog that I haven’t loved, so this option will make things much easier.
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i love the print option but unfortunately, it did not work for me. it sent out a blank page. i often print from blogs and have not encountered this problem before so i am not sure what caused it. i think it is a great addition, though and hopefully i can figure out why it doesn’t work for me on this IMAC computer.
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Love the print option. I tried and it would not work for me. I hope you can get this working as I will use it all the time. I use it a lot on other blogs. Thank you
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Thanks! This should be mandatory–the salad and the option
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Yummy dish. Easy to do. Thanks for sharing it with us in a friendly push button way.
Serve on.
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I love the ability to print a recipe without the photos interfering. Great addition!
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YUM! I love the Print This option…I’m still working on doing this with mine (C:
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