Ingredient ! half cup coconut cream (made at home as described here, or out of the can). 3 cups washed and thinly sliced green beans. three by four cup finely diced tomatoes. three by four cup peeled and thinly sliced cucumbers. half cup unsweetened coconut flakes. 1 very finely sliced jalapeno pepper, seeds removed. juice of one lemon. salt and pepper to taste.
Preparation ! In a pot of simmering water, lightly blanch the green beans by dunking them into the simmering water for about 1 minute. Then strain to remove, and cool by running fresh water over them Combine green beans, diced tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeno, and coconut flakes in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the coconut cream with the lemon juice, and a bit of salt and pepper whisk with a fork and adjust ingredients to your taste, adding more salt/etc. if needed! toss the dressing into the salad and mix to coat. Store in the fridge for at least an hour to chill and allow the flavors to mingle. ENJOY!
Fijian Coconut Salad
