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Breadfruit Salad

A Caribbean staple salad made with tender boiled breadfruit tossed in a tangy mayonnaise dressing with crisp vegetables.

40 minEasyServes 6250 cal/serving

CaribbeanSaladStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 4 cups breadfruit, peeled, cubed
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1/4 cup green onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil salted water in a large pot over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add 4 cups peeled, cubed breadfruit and cook for 15 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.

  3. 3

    Drain 4 cups peeled, cubed breadfruit completely and let cool to room temperature.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.

  5. 5

    Add cooled 4 cups peeled, cubed breadfruit, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1 diced celery stalk, and 1/4 cup sliced green onion to the bowl and gently fold until coated.

  6. 6

    Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Questions

How long does Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 6. 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.

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