Summer meals are salads mostly for us. While its not exactly summer in my country, it is so for most of the northern hemisphere. So, here is a quick salad thats apt for those potlucks / parties . With no slaving at the stove, this is a great make-ahead dish too.
I adapted this from here, and substituted the protein (chicken) with moong sprouts (yes, I promise - next time it shall be a larger portion :)) We loved it a lot and sure to make it the next time we have ripe sweet pineapples which are a must for this salad.
Funnily enough, my elder one who doesn't like pineapples dug into this salad. Its quite catchy on the eye with its vibrant colours and I particularly liked this salad for the addition of scallions and some other flavouring.
Prep time : 15 mins , serves : 2
What you need
Pineapple cubes - ¾ cup
Cubed strawberry - ¼ cup
Cucumbers (seedless) - cubed (¼ cup)
Red peppers - ¼ cup - I subbed with onions
Sprouts - 2 TBSP
chopped scallions - 1 TBSP
Chopped cilantro - 1 tsp
dressing : Lemon juice 3 teaspoon +2 tablespoon warm olive oil + ½ teaspoon ground cumin+ ½ teaspoon salt
In a large bowl, stir together lime juice, oil, salt and cumin until blended.
Add pineapple chunks, cucumber, cilantro, onions, sprouts and scallions; toss to mix and coat.
Chill and serve.
vaishali sabnani says
I like salads with lemon dressing , these are light and taste best . A colourful salad which would please me .
Jyoti Babel says
Lovely colorful salad..
Mayuri Patel says
That's my kind of salad, looks so delicious. I love fruits in my salad.
Harini R says
That is our fav lemon dressing too. Vibrant salad for sure.
Archana says
Delicious and colourful. Love the lemon dressing on any salad.
Chef Mireille says
colorful and appetizing looking
Srividhya says
That's one crunchy my kind of salad. Simply love it.
Priya Suresh says
Such a gorgeous and very catchy salad, love anything with strawberries.
Sharmila kingsly says
Pineapple and Strawberry ,such a fusion of tropical flavours!!
cookingwithsapana says
Pineapple and strawberry are both my favorite fruits. The salad is perfect to finish anytime.