Carrageenan Free Pineapple Cucumber Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing
Bright, juicy pineapple meets cool cucumber in a salad that feels like a vacation on a plate. The ginger-lime dressing — built from fresh lime juice, grated ginger, honey, and a whisper of turmeric — ties everything together with a zippy, slightly warm kick that keeps each bite interesting. Torn mint leaves folded in at the end add a fresh herbal lift, and a handful of dry-roasted pumpkin seeds on top gives you just enough crunch to make it feel complete. Carrageenan, a thickener and stabilizer derived from seaweed, sneaks into a surprising number of packaged dressings and condiments, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to stay clear of it. Here, every ingredient in the dressing is whole and straightforward — nothing processed, nothing bottled — so you know exactly what you're eating. The olive oil and fresh lime juice emulsify beautifully on their own, no additives needed. This salad is best served right after tossing so the cucumber stays crisp and the mint stays vibrant. It works as a light lunch, a refreshing side alongside grilled proteins, or an easy dish to bring to a summer gathering where you want something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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