Breadfruit Salad

Name: Breadfruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Grenadian
Ingredients: 1 medium breadfruit, roasted and peeled; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 red onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp olive oil; Juice of 2 limes; 2 stalks chive, chopped; Fresh parsley, chopped; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, minced; Salt and black pepper to taste

Breadfruit Salad (BRED-froot SAL-ad)

Roasted Breadfruit and Herb Salad

⏱ Prep Time 45 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 274 kcal

Roasted breadfruit cubed and tossed with olive oil, lime juice, fresh herbs, tomatoes, and onions, a hearty Grenadian take on potato salad.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 4.0g

Carbs 42.0g

Fat 10.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

oven or open fire mixing bowl sharp knife

Presentation Guide

Vessel: serving bowl

Garnishes: parsley, lime wedge

Accompaniments: grilled fish, barbecue chicken

Ingredients

1 medium breadfruit, roasted and peeled
2 tomatoes, diced
1 red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 2 limes
2 stalks chive, chopped
Fresh parsley, chopped
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Roast whole breadfruit over an open flame or in a 200-degree oven until the skin is charred and flesh is tender, about forty-five minutes.
2
Let cool slightly, then peel away the charred skin and remove the heart. Cut flesh into bite-sized cubes.
3
Combine olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and minced Scotch bonnet in a bowl to make the dressing.
4
Add warm breadfruit cubes, tomatoes, red onion, chive, and parsley to the dressing.
5
Toss gently, being careful not to break up the breadfruit. Adjust seasoning to taste.
6
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish at barbecues and gatherings.

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Did You Know?

Breadfruit was brought to the Caribbean from the Pacific Islands by Captain Bligh specifically to feed enslaved workers, but it became one of the most loved foods in the region.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

oven or open fire
mixing bowl
sharp knife

Garnishing

parsley, lime wedge

Accompaniments

grilled fish, barbecue chicken

The Story Behind Breadfruit Salad

Breadfruit salad showcases one of the most historically significant crops in the Caribbean. Captain William Bligh famously transported breadfruit saplings from Tahiti to the West Indies in 1793 to provide cheap food for enslaved labourers. The crop thrived in Grenada's tropical climate, and Grenadians developed numerous preparations for it. This salad version transforms the starchy fruit into a fresh, herbaceous dish that is now a fixture at every Grenadian barbecue and gathering.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed barbecue side or lunch 📜 Origins: Post-colonial Caribbean

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