How to Make Green Banana/ Green Fig Salad

green bananas

🥗Healthier: plantains

💰Cheaper: ripe bananas

Plantains offer a similar texture and flavor, while ripe bananas are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dill

Parsley is a milder herb that can substitute well for cilantro.

Peel the green bananas or green figs, optionally rub oil on hands to prevent staining.

Boil the green bananas until tender.

Chop the boiled bananas into small pieces.

Prepare the saltfish by rinsing and boiling it, then shred it into small pieces.

Add finely chopped garlic, chopped parsley, celery, pimento, and sweet peppers to the saltfish.

Mix in the boiled green bananas and some mixed vegetables.

Add 1/3 cup of mayo and 1 teaspoon of mustard to the mixture and combine well.

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