Chicken Free Pineapple Spears with Lime & Ginger
Sweet, juicy pineapple gets a serious upgrade here with a bright, zippy dressing of fresh lime juice, lime zest, grated ginger, honey, and a pinch of sea salt. The combination hits every note at once — tropical sweetness, citrusy tang, a little heat from the ginger, and just enough salt to make it all pop. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a whisk and a bowl, making it one of those effortlessly impressive dishes that looks like you put in way more effort than you did. Torn fresh mint scattered over the top adds a cool, herbal finish that takes the whole plate to another level. This is the kind of fruit dish that works as a light dessert, a refreshing snack, or a vibrant side alongside grilled food at a summer gathering. Every single ingredient is naturally plant-based and free from any meat or poultry, so there's zero guesswork about what's in it.
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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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