Nitrate & Nitrite Free Pineapple Cucumber Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing
Bright, juicy, and refreshingly light, this tropical salad is the kind of dish that makes you feel good from the first bite. Sweet pineapple chunks meet cool cucumber slices and paper-thin red onion, all pulled together by a zippy ginger-lime dressing that has just enough warmth from fresh ginger and a whisper of cayenne. Ground turmeric gives the dressing a gorgeous golden hue and an earthy depth that keeps things interesting without overpowering the fruit. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of cured or processed additives — no deli meats, no packaged shortcuts, just whole produce and pantry staples you can trust. Torn fresh mint folded in at the end adds a cooling herbal note that makes the whole bowl feel alive. A handful of dry-roasted pumpkin seeds on top brings a satisfying crunch and a little extra protein if you want it. This one comes together in minutes and is ideal as a side for grilled fish or chicken, or honestly just on its own as a clean, vibrant snack.
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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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