Green fig, also known as green banana, is a widely used ingredient in Caribbean cuisine. It is a staple food that is commonly used in soups, stews, and other dishes. Green figs are unripe bananas that are harvested before the fruit has fully matured. They are a rich source of dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamin C, among other nutrients. The starchy texture of green figs makes them a great ingredient for thickening soups and stews, and they also add a mild flavor to dishes. In recent years, green fig has found its way into salads, adding a new dimension to this traditional Caribbean ingredient.
A green fig salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for hot summer days. The salad typically includes boiled or steamed green figs, along with other colorful vegetables like bell peppers. The dish is then dressed with a tangy vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and herbs. The combination of textures and flavors in a green fig salad is sure to be a hit at any gathering or dinner party.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Vegetarian
Cuisine: Caribbean, creole
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 “hand” of green bananas about 12 bananas
- 1 sweet pepper chopped
- 1 small onion chopped finely
- 1 sprig celery chopped finely
- 127 g peas and carrots boiled and drained
- 2 pimento peppers
- 3 tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. yellow mustard
- Salt to taste optional
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and peel the green bananas.Boil for approximately 10 minutes and drain.
- Cut up the bananas into 1/2″ pieces.
- Add the celery, sweet pepper, pimento, onion, salt, mayonnaise, mustard and pepper to taste.
- Add the peas and carrots and mix thoroughly. Served chilled.
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Green Fig (Banana) Salad
Ingredients
- 1 “hand” of green bananas about 12 bananas
- 1 sweet pepper chopped
- 1 small onion chopped finely
- 1 sprig celery chopped finely
- 127 g peas and carrots boiled and drained
- 2 pimento peppers
- 3 tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. yellow mustard
- Salt to taste optional
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and peel the green bananas.Boil for approximately 10 minutes and drain.
- Cut up the bananas into 1/2″ pieces.
- Add the celery, sweet pepper, pimento, onion, salt, mayonnaise, mustard and pepper to taste.
- Add the peas and carrots and mix thoroughly. Served chilled.
