Poke salad with bacon and onion

Poke salad with bacon and onion recipe videos

This is a hearty, savory salad that combines fresh, crisp poke (taro) leaves with smoky bacon and sautéed onions. It's a comforting side dish with roots in Southern U.S. cuisine, where foraged or garden-grown greens are often paired with flavorful pork.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

The dish is high in protein and fat from the bacon, while the taro leaves provide fiber and essential vitamins. A typical serving is moderately caloric, primarily from the healthy fats and protein.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	480 mg
Vitamin A	180 mcg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin K	120 mcg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Manganese	0.8 mg

Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

While often called a 'salad,' it's traditionally cooked. Taro leaves contain calcium oxalate and must be boiled thoroughly to be safe to eat, a preparation method common in many tropical cuisines.