Roasted Plantain and Avocado Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

A refreshing salad featuring sweet roasted plantains, creamy avocado, and a zesty cilantro-lime dressing for a vibrant Caribbean-inspired dish. This Caribbean salad recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs avocado, diced, mixed salad greens, and olive oil into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium ripe plantains, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 medium peeled and sliced plantains with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 15 minutes, flipping halfway until golden and tender.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 minced garlic clove until emulsified and bright.
3. Step 3: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 large diced avocado, and the roasted plantains. Drizzle the cilantro-lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately for fresh, vibrant flavors.