Salad · Asian · Dinner ·

Vietnamese Banana Blossom Salad with Lime Dressing

Name: Vietnamese Banana Blossom Salad with Lime Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients: 1 large banana blossom, thinly sliced and soaked in cold water with a squeeze of lime; 1 cup shredded cooked chicken or tofu, for a vegetarian option; 1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons fish sauce, (or soy sauce for vegan); 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red chili, finely sliced; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped; Fried shallots, to taste (store-bought or homemade)

This Vietnamese Banana Blossom Salad combines the crunch of fresh herbs and vegetables with the zesty tang of a lime dressing, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures.

4.4(147 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 14, 2026

Vietnamese Banana Blossom Salad with Lime Dressing — Salad served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Salad

For the Dressing

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 175 kcal
Protein: 14.6 g
Carbs: 15.2 g
Fat: 7.9 g
Fiber: 3.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 700 kcal
Protein: 58.5 g
Carbs: 60.9 g
Fat: 31.7 g
Fiber: 15.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 large banana blossom thinly sliced and soaked in cold water with a squeeze of lime	56	2	13	0.5	7
1 cup shredded cooked chicken or tofu for a vegetarian option	231	38	4	8	0
1 cup bean sprouts rinsed and drained	31	4	6	0.5	2
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves roughly chopped	12	1	3	0.2	2
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves roughly chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.1
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice	11	0.2	3.6	0.1	0.2
2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegan)	13	2	0.5	0.1	0
1 tablespoon sugar	49	0	12.6	0	0
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
1 red chili finely sliced	18	0.8	4	0.2	0.7
1/4 cup roasted peanuts roughly chopped	214	9.5	6	18	2.5
Fried shallots to taste (store-bought or homemade)	55	0.5	5	4	0.5

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Prepping the Banana Blossom

1
Remove outer layers
Remove the outer layers of the banana blossom to reveal the lighter petals inside.
2
Slice and soak
Thinly slice the banana blossom and immediately place in cold water with a squeeze of lime juice.
3
Soak and dry
Soak for 10 minutes, then drain well and pat dry.

Mixing the Dressing

1
Combine ingredients
In a small bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar.
2
Dissolve sugar
Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
3
Add aromatics
Add minced garlic and sliced chili, mixing them in thoroughly.
Tip: Ensure all ingredients for the dressing are well mixed to balance the flavors. Adjust the level of chili to match your preference for spiciness.

How to Make Vietnamese Banana Blossom Salad with Lime Dressing

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Preparing the Salad
Combine the banana blossom, chicken or tofu, bean sprouts, mint, and cilantro in a large bowl.
2
Adding the Dressing
Drizzle the lime dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure an even coating.
3
Garnishing
Top with roasted peanuts and fried shallots right before serving for extra crunch.