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.

Tropical Taro Salad

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

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked taro, pineapple chunks, mango chunks, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  4. 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