Plantain and Pasta Salad

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Peel and slice the plantains into bite-sized pieces.

3. 3

   Heat a small amount of olive oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the plantain slices until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. 4

   Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and chop the red bell pepper into small pieces.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, fried plantains, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

7. 7

   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

8. 8

   Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.