Red Meat Allergy Friendly 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 you're eating somewhere warm and sunny no matter where you actually are. The ginger-lime dressing is the real star — whisked together with olive oil, honey, turmeric, and a pinch of cayenne, it brings a zingy, slightly spicy warmth that plays beautifully against the sweet pineapple and cool cucumber. Torn fresh mint lifts everything with an herby freshness, while thinly sliced red onion adds just enough bite to keep things interesting. For anyone navigating a red meat allergy, this recipe is a total no-brainer — every single ingredient is naturally plant-based and free from any meat-derived components, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. It's the kind of salad that works as a vibrant side alongside grilled fish or tofu, or honestly just on its own as a light, satisfying meal. A scatter of dry-roasted pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch and a little extra protein if you want it. Make sure to serve it right after tossing so the mint stays bright and the textures stay crisp.
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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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