Joy's Green Banana Salad

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A recipe from my kitchen when I was in Puerto Rico made with green bananas, sweet onion and bacon in a vinegar dressing. I have served it to my North American friends and they love it as well. It is great to serve instead of the same ol' potato salad. Dare to try something new?

Submitted by Joy
Updated on January 28, 2022
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 6 small unripe (green) bananas

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin rings

  • 1 cup small shrimp - peeled and deveined

  • 1 cup crabmeat

  • 1 sweet onion, chopped

  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • ¾ cup red wine vinegar

  • 2 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled

  • 1 hard-cooked egg, peeled and sliced (Optional)

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut the ends off of the bananas, and make a slit lengthwise down the peel. Cook bananas in boiling water until tender (similar to a potato). Drain, cool, and remove peels. Cut into small chunks and place in a serving bowl. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the pieces, and stir to coat.

  2. Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and crab, and fry until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

  3. Add onions, green pepper and seafood to the bananas in the bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, sugar and bacon pieces. Pour this mixture over the bananas, and toss lightly to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with slices of hard-cooked egg if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

217 Calories
7g Fat
31g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 217
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 136mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin C 32mg 35%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 227mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.