🇼🇸 Samoan Cuisine

Salata Samoa

Samoan Chop Salad

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 150 kcal

A vibrant, crunchy salad of fresh island vegetables dressed in a tangy lime and coconut cream dressing, served as a refreshing side to heavier umu dishes.

Ingredients

1 cucumber, diced
3 tomatoes, diced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 green capsicum, diced
1 cup shredded cabbage
100ml coconut cream
2 tbsp lime juice
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1 Combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, capsicum, and cabbage in a large bowl.
2 Whisk together coconut cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
3 Pour dressing over vegetables and toss well.
4 Refrigerate 10 min to let flavors meld.
5 Serve chilled alongside grilled fish or umu meats.

Did You Know?

Fresh salads became popular in Samoa through health campaigns encouraging more raw vegetables, but Samoans made them uniquely their own with coconut cream dressing.