Ingredients

  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 1/4tsp salt
  • 2tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1tbsp sugar
  • 2tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1(2inch long)fresh serrano @ jalapeno chile,minced,including seeds
  • 1/4-1/2tsp asian fish sauce
  • 1/2seedless cucumber(often plastic-wrapped)halved lengthwise,then thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1/2pineapple,peeled,quartered lengthwise,cored,then sliced crosswide1/4 inch thick(2cups)
  • 2medium tomatoes(1lb total),cut into 1/2inch thick wedges
  • 1/4cup coarsley chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2cup coarsley fresh cilantro

Method

  • 1)mince garlic,then smash to a paste with salt using sideof a large heavy knife.
  • 2)whisk together lime juice & sugar in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved,then whisk in oil,garlic paste,chile & fish sauce(to taste).add remaining ingredients,tossing to coat & add salt to taste.