Plantain and Black Bean Salad

Jamaicans typically eat ripe plantain fried or boiled as a side dish. This salad offers a fresh alternative—roasting it, which intensifies the honey notes of the plantain. The black beans deliver a protein-packed creamy textural contrast. Even the pickiest of eaters will love this salad. The flavors intensify with time, making it a go-to for meal preppers, busy weeknights, or when you are bringing a dish to a party after a hectic workweek. Eat it on its own or as a topping for salad greens.