A Vietnamese banana blossom salad with herbs, peanuts, and a tart dressing, crisp in texture and especially refreshing in warm weather.
30 min prep
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Remove the tough outer leaves of the banana blossom and julienne the inner part thinly.
Soak the sliced banana blossom in cold lemon water for 15 minutes so it does not darken.
Prepare the chicken or shrimp in bite-size pieces, and wash the mint, cilantro, and bean sprouts.
Stir the fish sauce, lime, sugar, garlic, and chili until the sugar dissolves.
Drain the banana blossom, toss it with the protein, herbs, and dressing, and serve with peanuts.
After draining the banana blossom, blot it with paper towel; any remaining water will dilute the fish sauce.
💡 Tip: For a cold serving, soak the ingredients in ice water for 2 minutes before chopping so they stay crisp.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the salad chilled, scattering peanuts over the top and adding lemon.
~160
kcal calories
4
g protein
16
g carbs
9
g fat
2g
Sugar
2.6g
Fiber
220.4mg
Sodium
1.4g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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