Fresh and Healthy Crunchy Salad Recipe

A vibrant, no-cook salad bursting with fresh peppers, sweet pineapple, crunchy corn, and zesty lime — the perfect healthy side dish for your next braai. Ready in 15 min.

Whether it’s a side dish for a braai, a complement to a hearty dinner, or a refreshing light lunch, this salad will quickly become a favourite. Simple, satisfying, and packed with crunch—you’ll want to make it again and again!

This Healthy Crunchy Salad is packed with fresh, crisp ingredients and bursting with bold flavours. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish for a braai, pairing it with a hearty dinner, or enjoying it as a light lunch, this salad is sure to become your go-to favorite. Scrumptious, simple, and full of crunch—what’s not to love?

Pro Tip: You can add some leftover meat from the braai to make this salad a complete meal for lunch at work. On its own, this salad is very healthy and perfect for anyone looking to maintain a balanced diet.

Ingredients

• 1 green pepper deseed and chopped
• 1 Pineapple Cut away the outer peel. Use a sharp knife to carefully cut away the outer peel, from top to bottom, following the contours of the pineapple. Make diagonal cuts to carve out the pineapple eyes. Make the final cuts.
• 1 sweet yellow pepper deseeded and chopped
• 1 red pepper chopped
• 1 white onion chopped
• 3 snacking cucumbers
• bunch of coriander roughly chopped
• 2 cups frozen sweet coren
• 1 chilli deseeded and chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• juice of 1 lime for that extra tangy flavour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar optional

Note: You can adjust the quantities for a larger salad to serve more people.

Method

1. Combine all the chopped vegetables and coriander in a large mixing bowl.Add the thawed sweet corn to the bowl.Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the salad.Season with salt and pepper to taste.Gently toss all the ingredients until well mixed.
2. Let the salad sit for about 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavours to meld together.

Irene Muller

Healthy Crunchy Salad Recipe

Craving a salad that’s as delicious as it is easy to make? This Healthy Crunchy Salad delivers the perfect mix of crisp, fresh vegetables and bold flavours.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Note: You can adjust the quantities for a larger salad to serve more people.

• 1 green pepper deseeded and chopped
• 1 pinapple Cut away the outer peel. Use a sharp knife to carefully cut away the outer peel, from top to bottom, following the contours of the pineapple. Make diagonal cuts to carve out the pineapple eyes. Make the final cuts.
• 1 sweet yellow pepper deseeded and chopped
• 1 red pepper chopped
• 1 white onion chopped
• 3 snacking cucumbers sliced
• 1 chilli deseeded and chopped finely
• a bunch of fresh coriander roughly chopped
• 2 cups frozen sweet corn thawed
• salt and pepper to taste
• juice of 1 lime for that extra tangy flavour
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinigar optional

Method

 

1. Combine all the chopped vegetables and coriander in a large mixing bowl.

   Add the thawed sweet corn to the bowl.

   Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the salad.

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

   Gently toss all the ingredients until well mixed.

   Let the salad sit for about 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
   

Serve & Enjoy!

1. This crunchy, colourful salad is best enjoyed fresh. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal or a stand-alone delight for a light, healthy bite. Let the vibrant flavours shine through with every bite!