What is banana blossom?

Banana blossom is the flower of the banana tree and is used in various cuisines.

How do I prepare banana blossoms for salad?

They can be steamed or used raw, tossed in a simple dressing.

Yes, it's a completely vegan dish.

Salad

A vibrant and light salad featuring banana blossoms, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing, perfect for warm days.

Per 100 g

70 kcal

1 cup

126 kcal

(180 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
2 g / 100g	15 g / 100g	1 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 10% · Carbs 78% · Fat 12%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (180 g, 126 kcal) is 6% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 31 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Banana Blossom Salad is number 2 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 102 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Roasted Radish Salad	50	1.5 g
Banana Blossom Salad	70	2 g
Peach Feta Salad	90	3 g
Poached Egg and Asparagus Salad	90	7 g
Tomato Basil Quinoa Salad	120	4.5 g
Chili Lime Quinoa Salad	160	6 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

8/10

Low calorie and nutritious, ideal for those looking to manage their weight.

What is banana blossom?: Banana blossom is the flower of the banana tree and is used in various cuisines.
How do I prepare banana blossoms for salad?: They can be steamed or used raw, tossed in a simple dressing.
Is banana blossom salad vegan?: Yes, it's a completely vegan dish.

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