Buko Salad
Buko Salad is a beloved Filipino dessert salad, typically served during holidays and celebrations. It features young coconut (buko) strips as the star ingredient, mixed with a variety of sweetened fruits, nata de coco, kaong, and a rich, creamy dressing made from condensed milk and all-purpose cream. It's a festive, chilled treat that embodies the Filipino love for sweet, creamy, and textured desserts.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the sweetened fruits, condensed milk, and cream. It provides quick energy and some minerals like potassium from the coconut, but is generally considered an indulgent treat with a rough calorie ballpark of 350-450 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 45 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
| Selenium | 4 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Buko Salad is a centerpiece of Filipino fiestas and Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) feasts, symbolizing abundance and celebration. Nutritionally, it's unique for its combination of fresh fruit, processed sweets, and a creamy dairy base, creating a complex texture and flavor profile.
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