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Nutritional Values

🔥120kcal
💪3gProtein
🌾12gCarbs
🥑7gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Kakala Salad

How to order / say it
Say it Kakala Salad — [Kah-kah-lah Sah-lahd]
Order May I have a Kakala Salad?
Locally Mi laekem Kakala Salad, plis?
Say locally

Fresh banana blossom salad mixed with local greens and a tangy dressing.

Why try it?

Kakala Salad is a refreshing expression of Honiara's agricultural wealth and the local penchant for using indigenous ingredients. Savoring this salad connects diners to Solomon Islanders' love for fresh produce.

How it tastes

Kakala Salad is tangy and fresh with a crunchy texture. The banana blossom provides a subtle bitterness offset by the sourness of the lime and saltiness of the dressing.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Developed in early 20th century as a common side dish in Honiara's coastal homes, Kakala Salad highlighted locally grown produce, gaining popularity during local markets in the 1920s.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 200 g banana blossom
  • 🥕 150 g fresh greens
  • 🍋 40 ml lime juice
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🧂 5 g salt
  • 🧂 3 g pepper

Method

  1. 1 Cut and prepare the banana blossom.
  2. 2 Mix with fresh greens, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3 Chill briefly before serving.

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