Artificial Flavors Free Pineapple Spears with Lime & Ginger
Sweet, juicy pineapple gets a serious upgrade here with a bright, zingy dressing made from fresh lime juice, lime zest, grated ginger, honey, and a pinch of sea salt. Every ingredient is exactly what it says it is — no mystery syrups, no flavor packets, no artificially enhanced "tropical" coatings that show up in so many store-bought fruit preparations. The ginger adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the tartness of the lime, while the honey ties everything together without overwhelming the natural sweetness of the fruit. A scatter of torn fresh mint on top makes it feel almost restaurant-worthy with almost zero effort. This is the kind of dish that disappears fast at a summer cookout or works just as well as a refreshing snack on a weeknight. Clean, real, and genuinely delicious — it's proof that simple ingredients done right need absolutely nothing artificial to shine.
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4 servings
- 1 large pineapple (about 3 lb), peeled and cored
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cut the peeled, cored pineapple lengthwise into quarters, then cut each quarter lengthwise into 3–4 spears, yielding 12–16 spears total.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, grated ginger, honey, and sea salt until the honey is fully dissolved.
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