Banana salsa is a quick Mexican salsa recipe made with Caribbean flare. It is a spicy salsa recipe that will bring amazing flavors to any chip!
I bet you are tired of having the usual tomato and mango salsa, right?
Sure, there is nothing like a fresh tomato salsa recipe, but, it tends to get boring. Its ok to nod, if you agree.
So, today, I bring to you a fusion type of quick salsa recipe.
It is a Mexican salsa recipe infused with Caribbean flavors.
The bananas and coconut ingredients in this quick salsa recipe are a very Caribbean inspired flavor. Growing up, we used to make this as a kachumber recipe.
I know it sounds strange that I am talking about a fish dish on my vegetarian blog. However, the salsa is the best part of that meal.
Ignoring the fish part of that dish, I created a homemade salsa recipe that will be a hit at your dinner party
If you have bananas left over, freeze them overnight and make a chocolate banana smoothie bowl. Or an avocado smoothie!
Salsa recipes work perfect as a dip for your game day parties.
In the past, I have toasted tofu and added it to this recipe. It was heavenly.
You know what I should try next?
Add the roasted tofu to this salsa and then serve it in pita with falafal.
That sounds so delicious, I think I am making my self very hungry just thinking about it.
Regular garlic is so boring.The one thing to note about this recipe is that roasting the garlic will really bring out the flavors in the salsa.
I think all of you are very creative and would come up with a great use for this salsa. What is your creative idea for using this salsa?
So, how to make the banana salsa recipe? See below.
Awesome Banana Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 Bananas medium ripe
- 2 Plum tomatoes small
- 1/2 cucumber skinned and cubed
- 1/4 cup red onions finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 sprigs cilantro finely chopped
- 2 tsp brown sugar adjust for taste
- 3 tsp coconut flakes sweetened
- 1/2 habanero peppers optional, finely chopped
- 2 tsp peanuts optional, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Place the lime juice in a medium bowl
- Peel bananas and cut them in circular shapes directly into the lime juice
- Stir the bananas and lime juice immediately to prevent them from browning
- Add the brown sugar and mix well
- Add cucumber to the bowl, mix well and set aside
- On a stove top, take a medium pan and heat it on low for about 1 minute
- Add the garlic and roast lightly for about 30 seconds
- Add the roasted garlic in the bowl with the bananas
- Add all the remaining ingredients and mix very well.
- Do a taste test and adjust for taste
What a wonderful twist on salsa! I never would’ve thought to use bananas in a salsa recipe but I bet it adds a nice touch of sweetness 🙂
Thank you, Des. It added sweetness and potassium without adding too much sugar.
This is such a great idea. I’ve never seen a salsa with banana before.
Thank you, Kathy. Banana tasted so great with this recipe. Even I was surprised.
So interesting, but if this transports me to St. Lucia–then I am all in 🙂
Thank you, Kristen. It not only transports you to St. Lucia, it puts a nice cocktail in your hand, puts you on a beach blanket and set you in front of the beach just as the sun is rising. 🙂
Yeah, I get tired of tomato salsa too. I would have never thought to use bananas, but I can see how the flavor combination would work!
Thank you, Sara. I think you will really like this new twist to old Salsa.
This is pure genius! I love how creative you are.
Thank you, Sandi. Coming form you, that is a true compliment
I don’t eat bananas on their own, but I would eat this. You’ve got some good flavors in there and a bit of heat, I have to try this.
Thank you, Janette. The sweetness and spiciness of these dish makes it so delicious
Bananas in salsa? Count me in!
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Thank you, Chicory App.
You never cease to surprise and delight me culinarily.
Thank you, Michelle
I have never heard of banana salsa before Rini and looks and sounds delicious! This is not on my list to try!
Thank you, Joanne. I think you will like it.
I’ve never thought of using banana in a salsa – you got a party going on here, yum!
Thank you, Debra. You have to try it to believe it. Let me know how you like it.
Loved that you used bananas – adds sweetness and fruity deliciousness to the salsa.
Thank you, Abigail. They added a wonderful sweetness to the salsa.