Low Iodine Pineapple Cucumber Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing
Bright, juicy, and refreshingly light, this tropical salad is the kind of dish that feels like a vacation on a plate. Sweet pineapple chunks and cool cucumber slices come together with thinly sliced red onion and fresh mint, creating a combination that's crisp, colorful, and genuinely craveable. The ginger-lime dressing — whisked together with olive oil, honey, turmeric, and a pinch of cayenne — ties everything together with a zippy, slightly spicy kick that keeps each bite interesting. For anyone navigating iodine restrictions, this recipe is a natural fit: every ingredient here, from the fresh fruit and vegetables to the olive oil and lime juice, falls comfortably within low-iodine guidelines without any substitutions or workarounds needed. The optional dry-roasted pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch and a little extra richness if you want to round it out. It comes together in minutes and is best served right away, so the mint stays vibrant and the cucumber keeps its snap. Whether you're eating this way for a short-term protocol or just looking for something clean and delicious, this salad delivers on every front.
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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)
Can be omitteddry-roasted pumpkin seeds
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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