Green Banana Salad

Name: Green Banana Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 4 unripe green bananas, cut in halves; 1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise; 1 tbsp yellow mustard; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced; 1 celery stalk, diced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A traditional dish featuring tender boiled green bananas tossed in a creamy, seasoned dressing with crisp vegetables.

35 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 unripe green bananas, cut in halves
1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
1 celery stalk, diced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2

Add 4 cut in halves unripe green bananas to the boiling water and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
3

Drain green bananas, cool slightly, then peel off skins and slice into bite-sized pieces.
4

In a large bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
5

Fold in sliced green bananas, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 3 stalks thinly sliced green onions, and 1 diced celery stalk until evenly coated.
6

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving cold.

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Questions

How long does Green Banana Salad take?

As written, 35 minutes: 15 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 6, 30 minutes.

What should Green Banana Salad look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until evenly coated.

Is Green Banana Salad gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Green Banana Salad is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the mustard.

How many calories are in Green Banana Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 220 calories, with 2 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Green Banana Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Green Banana Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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