Brazil Nut Free Pineapple Spears with Lime & Ginger
Sweet, juicy pineapple gets a serious upgrade here with a bright dressing of fresh lime juice, lime zest, grated ginger, honey, and a pinch of sea salt — it's the kind of combination that makes tropical fruit taste even more alive. The ginger adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the tartness of the lime, while the honey rounds everything out without making it cloying. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a whisk, which makes it perfect for warm-weather entertaining or a refreshing weeknight dessert. Torn fresh mint scattered over the top adds a cool, herby finish that takes the whole plate to another level. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden allergens sneaking into your fruit dish. Serve it immediately for the best texture, or let the spears soak in the dressing for a few extra minutes if you want the flavors to deepen even further.
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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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