Banana Flower Salad with Roasted Peanuts and Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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A refreshing Vietnamese salad combining crunchy banana flower petals with tangy lime dressing and crunchy roasted peanuts for texture. This Vietnamese-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs lime juice, fish sauce, sugar into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 medium banana flower, outer tough layers removed and thinly sliced
3 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1 small carrot, julienned
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
1 small red chili, thinly sliced
1 small shallot, thinly sliced

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare 1 medium banana flower by removing the outer tough layers until you reach the tender core. Thinly slice the core petals and immediately soak them in water with 1 tbsp lime juice to prevent discoloration.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tbsp sugar until the sugar dissolves to create the dressing.
Step 3: Drain the banana flower slices and combine them in a large bowl with 1 small julienned carrot, 1 small thinly sliced shallot, 1 small thinly sliced red chili, and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves.
Step 4: Pour the lime dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
Step 5: Sprinkle 1/4 cup roughly chopped roasted peanuts on top just before serving to add crunch and nutty flavor.