High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Pineapple Cucumber Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing
This bright, refreshing salad is a celebration of fresh produce — sweet pineapple, crisp cucumber, and fragrant mint come together in a bowl that looks as vibrant as it tastes. The ginger-lime dressing is whisked together from scratch using real lime juice, fresh ginger, olive oil, and a touch of honey, so every drop of flavor is completely clean and unprocessed. That matters more than it might seem, because so many bottled dressings and store-bought fruit salads quietly sneak in sweeteners that have no business being there. Here, the natural sweetness of ripe pineapple does all the heavy lifting, and the turmeric and optional cayenne add a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little unexpected. Red onion brings a gentle sharpness that balances the fruit beautifully, and the optional pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch if you want a little more texture. It comes together in minutes and is best served right away while the mint is still fresh and the cucumber still has its snap — simple, honest, and genuinely delicious.
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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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