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

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