Capsaicin Free Pineapple Cucumber Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing
This bright, refreshing salad is everything you want on a warm day — juicy pineapple, cool cucumber, and a zingy ginger-lime dressing that pulls it all together beautifully. The combination of sweet fruit and crisp vegetable gives every bite a satisfying contrast in texture, while torn fresh mint lifts the whole dish with an herbal freshness that feels genuinely special. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, the dressing is naturally bold and vibrant without relying on heat — the ginger, lime, and honey do all the heavy lifting, delivering plenty of complexity and brightness. The recipe does list cayenne as an optional add-in, so simply leave it out and you have a fully capsaicin-free version with zero compromise on flavor. A pinch of ground turmeric adds a warm, earthy undertone and a gorgeous golden hue to the dressing that makes the whole bowl look as good as it tastes. Optional dry-roasted pumpkin seeds scattered on top add a satisfying crunch and a subtle nuttiness that rounds out the dish. It comes together in one large bowl with just a quick whisk and a gentle toss — simple, stunning, and completely crave-worthy.
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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)
Can be omittedcayenne pepper
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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