CARIBBEAN BANANA SALAD

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This creamy salad is a cooling counterpoint to spicy "jerk" dishes. Greek yogurt works best because it is thicker.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Tropical Fruits

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup sweet onion, finely chopped (such as Walla Walla or Vidalia)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
2 teaspoons of fresh mint, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lime zest, grated
1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar (to taste)
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground cinnamon
3 medium bananas, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (almost-ripe)
1 pinch salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • About 20 minutes before you're ready serve, combine yogurt, onion, cilantro, mint, lime zest, brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  • Gently stir in bananas and salt.
  • Adjust seasoning with more brown sugar and/or salt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.8, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 55.6, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 10.8, Protein 2.9

Daniel Sternicki
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Denis Rira
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This salad was a lot of work to make. I don't think it was worth the effort.


Kamron Ford
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it needed more spices or herbs.


Crystal Randall
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar.


Kehinde Oyenuga
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Yokanathan Kirushan
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This salad is a perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's a great way to cool down on a hot day.


Omar al-atyah
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I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to use bananas, and this salad is definitely a winner. It's a great combination of flavors and textures.


Kailyn Laubscher
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat fruit. My kids loved the sweet bananas and crunchy peanuts.


Muhammad Fasial
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a unique and flavorful dish that I would definitely recommend.


Lovely Gujjar375 Lovely Gujjar 375
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I made this salad exactly as the recipe said and it turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more lime juice.


AnT
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This was a delicious and refreshing side dish. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect complement.


Fawaaz Oloriegbe
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's a great way to use up ripe bananas.


Melani Bonilla
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This Caribbean banana salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of sweet bananas, tangy lime juice, and crunchy peanuts was a perfect balance of flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.


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