Artificial Flavors Free Pineapple Cucumber Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing
This bright, refreshing salad is the kind of dish that makes you feel like summer arrived early — sweet pineapple, cool cucumber, and a zippy ginger-lime dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Every single ingredient here is whole and real: fresh fruit, crisp vegetables, squeezed lime juice, grated ginger, and a drizzle of honey. There's no flavor packet, no bottled dressing with a mystery ingredient list, and no shortcuts that sneak in unwanted additives. The turmeric gives the dressing a gorgeous golden hue while adding a subtle earthiness that plays perfectly against the bright citrus and the heat of a pinch of cayenne. Torn fresh mint lifts the whole bowl with an herby freshness, and a handful of dry-roasted pumpkin seeds adds just enough crunch to make it feel like a complete dish. It comes together in minutes — just whisk, toss, and serve — making it an effortless choice for weeknight dinners, backyard gatherings, or any time you want something that tastes as clean as it looks.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 3 cups fresh pineapple, cut into ¾-inch chunks
- 1 large english cucumber (about 12 oz), halved lengthwise and sliced ¼-inch thick
- ¼ cup red onion, very thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
For serving
- 2 tbsp dry-roasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, grated ginger, honey, turmeric, salt, and cayenne, if using, until the dressing is smooth and uniform in color.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, cucumber slices, and red onion.
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