St. Lucian Green Fig Salad
This St. Lucian Green Fig Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that is popular in West Indian cuisine. It's a perfect side dish for any meal or a light and healthy snack on its own.
Ingredients
- 4 green figs, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot of boiling water, cook the green figs for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked green figs, red onion, bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, and cilantro.
- Drizzle the lime juice over the salad and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 5 minutes
- Total time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Large bowl Pot Knife Cutting board Serving spoon
Tools
Stove Refrigerator
Serving suggestions
Serve the St. Lucian Green Fig Salad as a side dish with grilled fish or chicken for a complete and delicious meal.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, you can also add a splash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of chili flakes to the salad before serving.
Cost
$10