Joy's Green Banana Salad
Joy's Green Banana Salad pairs tender boiled green bananas with sweet onion and crisp bell pepper, then folds in shrimp and crab for a briny, satisfying bite. A tangy red wine vinegar dressing with a touch of sugar and smoky bacon brings balance, while optional sliced egg adds richness. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a vibrant lunch or picnic side with Puerto Rican flair.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- 2
Cut the ends off the bananas, and make a lengthwise slit down the peel.
- 3
Cook the bananas in the boiling water until tender (like a potato).
- 4
Drain, let cool, and remove the peels.
- 5
Cut the bananas into small chunks and place them in a serving bowl.
- 6
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the pieces and stir to coat.
- 7
Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 8
Add the shrimp and crab, and fry until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Set aside to cool.
- 10
Add the onions, green pepper, and seafood to the bananas in the bowl.
- 11
In a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, sugar, and bacon pieces.
- 12
Pour this mixture over the bananas and toss lightly to coat.
- 13
Season with salt and pepper.
- 14
Garnish with slices of hard-cooked egg if desired.
- Calories 339.06 kcal Moderate
- Protein 19.14 g Good Source
- Carbs 45.05 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.13 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.44 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 125.81 mg High
- Sodium 261.76 mg Moderate
- Fiber 5.51 g Moderate
- Sugar 24.5 g High
- Added Sugar 0.21 g Low Source
- Calcium 92.03 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.46 mg Moderate
- Potassium 863.32 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 124.19 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 19.78 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Joy's Green Banana Salad is an American appetizer recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Banana, Fully Cooked Bacon, Green Bell Pepper, and Hard Boiled Eggs. Each serving provides about 339.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Joy's Green Banana Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Joy's Green Banana Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Banana, Fully Cooked Bacon, Green Bell Pepper, Hard-Boiled Eggs, Lump Crabmeat. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Joy's Green Banana Salad?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 339.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Joy's Green Banana Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 14 steps.
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