Grilled Plantain and Black Bean Salad with Avocado Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 large Plantains
• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup Cilantro
• 2 ripe Avocado
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Peel the 2 large plantains and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
2. 2Heat a grill or grill pan to medium heat (approximately 350°F or 175°C). Grill the 1/2-inch thick plantain rounds for 3-4 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and slightly caramelized. Remove from the grill and set aside.
3. 3In a large bowl, combine the grilled plantain rounds, 1 can (15 oz) of rinsed black beans, 1/2 medium red onion that has been diced, and 1 medium red bell pepper that has been diced. Add 0.25 cup of chopped cilantro to the bowl.
4. 4In a blender or food processor, combine the 2 ripe avocados, 3 tablespoons of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of water, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of pepper. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
5. 5Pour the creamy avocado dressing over the ingredients in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until the salad components are evenly coated with the dressing.
6. 6Serve the salad immediately.

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