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Caribbean Salad with Guacamole

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with our tantalizing Caribbean Salad with Guacamole! This delightful salad combines the rich, baked sweetness of ripe plantains, the creamy goodness of guacamole, the freshness of tomatoes and onions, the heartiness of black beans, and the zesty tang of lemon juice. Each bite will transport you to tropical shores as you savor this unique and refreshing blend of ingredients.
Prep: 10 mins Cook: 15 mins Yield: 6 cups
Gluten Free Low Sugar Nut Free Soy Free

Author’s note: Baked sweet plantains sprinkled with cinnamon are a wonderful addition to any salad green salads, especially when prepared with tomatoes, onions, black beans, and guacamole. I generally like this salad without dressing, but I do squeeze a bit of lemon juice on top.

Reprinted from The China Study Cookbook (BenBellaBooks, 2018)

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 4 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup sliced onions
  • 2 Tbsp low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 ½ cups Plátanos Maduros
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • Lemon juice to taste
  • Salt to taste
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Instructions

Instructions

  • 1. In a salad bowl, add lettuce, tomatoes, and black beans.
  • 2. Sauté onions in vegetable broth over medium-high heat until brown.
  • 3. Add onions and plantain maduros to the salad bowl. Gently toss all ingredients together.
  • 4. Top with guacamole. If desired, season with lemon juice and salt.

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