Chestnut Free Pineapple Cucumber Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing
Bright, juicy, and refreshingly light, this pineapple and cucumber salad is the kind of dish that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Sweet pineapple chunks and cool cucumber slices come together with thinly sliced red onion and torn fresh mint for a combination that's as beautiful to look at as it is to eat. The real star is the ginger-lime dressing — a quick whisk of fresh lime juice, olive oil, grated ginger, honey, turmeric, and a pinch of cayenne that ties every bite together with a zippy, slightly warming kick. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, wholesome produce and pantry staples. Optional dry-roasted pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch on top without introducing any nut-related concerns. This salad is best served immediately after tossing so the mint stays vibrant and the cucumber keeps its crisp texture. It works beautifully as a side dish alongside grilled proteins or as a light standalone lunch when you want something that feels both indulgent and clean at the same time.
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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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