Best Caribbean Banana Salad Recipes

SWEET BANANA TOSTONES WITH CARIBBEAN LOBSTER AND HEARTS OF PALM SALAD

Sweet Banana Tostones with Caribbean Lobster and Hearts of Palm Salad image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 38m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 onion, peeled and quartered
1 bay leaf
8 whole peppercorns
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 (1 1/4 pound) Caribbean (spiny) lobsters
1 mango, peeled and chopped
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and chopped
2 scallions, green parts only
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 limes, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 green plantains
1 can hearts of palm, rinsed and drained
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, for garnish
Lime wedges, for garnish

Steps:

In a large pot filled with water, add onion, bay leaf, peppercorns, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook the lobsters, and cook about 8 minutes. Remove the lobsters from the pot and allow them to cool.
Make the dressing: Put all the ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep pot and heat it to 375 degrees F.
Peel the plantains and slice them into 1/4-inch thick slices on the diagonal. Fry the plantains in batches until they are crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season them with salt.
Remove the meat from the tails and slice into 1/4-inch slices. Slice hearts of palm into 1/4-inch disks. In a bowl, combine lobster meat, hearts of palm, and onion; add some of the dressing and toss gently to combine; taste and adjust seasoning. Place several plantain slices on a plate and generously pile on the salad. Garnish with cilantro leaves and lime wedges.

CARIBBEAN BANANA SALAD

Caribbean Banana Salad image

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

Ingredients

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

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