Banana Blossom Salad

Name: Banana Blossom Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 head banana blossom, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bird's eye chili, minced; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed

A crisp Vietnamese salad featuring shredded banana blossom, tender poached chicken, fresh herbs, and a tangy fish sauce dressing.

35 minMediumServes 4260 cal/serving

VietnameseSaladStovetopHigh ProteinHigh FiberLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 head banana blossom, thinly sliced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 lb boneless chicken breast
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp granulated sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bird's eye chili, minced
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed

Instructions

1

Submerge 1 head thinly sliced banana blossom in cold water mixed with 1/4 cup lemon juice for 10 minutes to prevent browning, then drain.
2

Poach 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast in boiling water for 12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then cool and shred.
3

Whisk 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 minced bird's eye chili in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
4

Combine drained banana blossom, shredded boneless chicken breast, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves in a large bowl, then toss with dressing.
5

Garnish with 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts before serving.

Questions

How long does Banana Blossom Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Banana Blossom Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Banh Xeo main
Banh Mi Thit main
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