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)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Nut Salad

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

9g

Carbs

8g