Tropical Taro Salad
Tropical Taro Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish from Pitcairn Islands cuisine. This salad combines the unique flavor of taro with tropical fruits and a zesty dressing, making it a perfect side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked taro, diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup mango chunks
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked taro, pineapple chunks, mango chunks, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle the coconut flakes over the salad before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fiber
- 5g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 3g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl Whisk Serving platter
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Tropical Taro Salad as a side dish with grilled fish or chicken, or enjoy it on its own as a light and refreshing meal.
Tips & tricks
For a variation, you can add diced avocado or papaya to the salad for extra creaminess and sweetness.
Cost
$5