Banana Nut Salad Recipe

Discover the irresistible taste of this Creamy Cavendish Banana Nut Salad, inspired by a Chicago Sun-Times article celebrating America's favorite banana! This quick and easy recipe combines sweet Cavendish bananas with a tangy peanut butter dressing and crunchy nuts for a delightful and refreshing treat. Perfect as a light lunch, snack, or dessert.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 205.6 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
Banana Nut Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Banana Nut Salad

  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 ripe Cavendish bananas
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 cups lettuce (butter lettuce or romaine recommended)
  • Peanuts

How to Make Banana Nut Salad

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and 1 tablespoon of honey until smooth.
  2. Gradually blend in 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise until the dressing is creamy and well combined.
  3. Slice 2 ripe Cavendish bananas into ½-inch thick rounds.
  4. Gently toss the banana slices with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.
  5. Arrange the banana slices on a bed of 4 cups of your favorite lettuce (e.g., butter lettuce, romaine).
  6. Drizzle the peanut butter dressing evenly over the bananas and lettuce.
  7. Sprinkle generously with ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans. Serve immediately and enjoy!
  8. Optional: Add a sprinkle of chopped cilantro for an extra layer of flavor.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

9g

Carbs

8g