Emulsifier Free Pineapple Spears with Lime & Ginger
Sweet, juicy pineapple gets a serious upgrade here with a bright, zingy dressing of fresh lime juice, lime zest, grated ginger, honey, and a pinch of sea salt. The combination is bold and refreshing — the kind of thing that makes you reach for another spear before you've even finished the first. Every single ingredient is clean and whole, which means there's nothing hidden in the mix, no additives, no stabilizers, no emulsifiers of any kind. That's genuinely rare for a fruit dish that tastes this put-together, since even store-bought fruit preparations can sneak in unexpected extras. A scatter of torn fresh mint over the top adds a cool, herbal finish that pulls the whole plate together beautifully. It's the sort of recipe that looks impressive on a table but comes together in minutes with nothing more than a knife, a bowl, and a whisk.
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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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