Tropical Plantain Salad with Spicy Mango Dressing

1Peel and slice the ripe plantains (2) into rounds, set aside.

2Dice the cucumber (1) and carrots (2) into small pieces, and chop the onion (1) finely.

3Remove the seeds from the red chillies (2) and chop them finely.

4Peel the mango and dice it into small chunks.

5Cut the drumstick (1) into bite-sized pieces.

6Heat a pan over medium heat and lightly sauté the plantain rounds until they are golden brown, then set aside to cool.

7In a large bowl, combine the sautéed plantains, diced cucumber (1), carrots (2), chopped onion (1), red chillies (2), mango chunks, and drumstick (1) pieces.

8Prepare the spicy mango dressing by blending 1 ripe mango (1) with a dash of water, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lime juice until smooth.

9Pour the spicy mango dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.

10Chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

11Serve the tropical plantain salad with spicy mango dressing as a refreshing side dish or a light meal.