I’ve been on a bit of a plantain kick lately. They are so wonderful! Grilled, roasted, fried… they’re like, the new Sweet Potato. No, just kidding. I still love my yams but plantains have been kickin it in my kitchen for the past month or so. Here’s a heavenly little fruit salad that includes my beloved plantains. Make sure to get ripe ones (at the very least make sure they are yellow/blackish and a bit soft.)

Enjoy this refreshing snack after an intense workout or maybe bring it to your weekend BBQ.

Tropical Fruit Salad with Mint

1 ripe plantain
1 mango (or papaya)
a few sprigs of mint
dash of sea salt

1. Cut plantain lengthwise and grill or roast at 400 for 5 mins.
2. Cut up plantain into large chunks.
3. Cut up mango into large chunks.
4. In a bowl toss the fruit with some salt and mint.