Green Fig "aka Green Banana" Salad | Grenadian Salad | @SpiceIslandCooking473

green figs

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: ripe bananas

Avocado provides creaminess while bananas add sweetness.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier and has a high smoke point.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion offers a milder flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good alternative for acidity.

Wash the green figs and keep the skin on.

Cut the top and bottom off the figs and make a slit down the side.

Add oil to boiling water to prevent staining and add the green figs.

Add salt to the water and cover the pot to cook the figs.

Finely chop purple onion and carrot for crunch.

Add lime juice for flavor.

Blanch frozen corn and peas in hot water for a few minutes, then drain.

Check the green figs for doneness and drain them once cooked.

Cool the figs and remove the skin easily.

Cut the figs into medium-sized pieces.

Combine the figs with the chopped ingredients, including sweet pepper and parsley.

Add an egg for flavor if desired.

Add honey for sweetness.

Mix all ingredients well and check for flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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