Kosraean Breadfruit And Tuna Salad

This Kosraean Breadfruit and Tuna Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that is popular in Micronesian cuisine. The combination of breadfruit and tuna creates a delicious and filling salad that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.

Kosraean Breadfruit And Tuna Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 medium breadfruit, peeled and diced
  • 1 can of tuna, drained
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil the diced breadfruit in a pot of water for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and let it cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked breadfruit, tuna, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and cilantro.
  3. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
  4. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
5 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
15g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large bowl Pot Knife Cutting board

Tools

Mixing spoon Strainer

Serving suggestions

Serve the Kosraean Breadfruit and Tuna Salad as a light lunch or as a side dish with grilled fish or chicken.

Tips & tricks

For added flavor, you can also add a splash of coconut milk to the salad before serving.

Cost

$10