Gelatin 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, and a touch of honey. The combination is bold and refreshing — the kind of thing that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did. Each spear is coated in that punchy citrus-ginger glaze, and a handful of torn mint leaves on top makes the whole plate look like something from a restaurant spread. This is a naturally clean, fruit-forward dish with zero animal-derived thickeners or setting agents to worry about — just whole, recognizable ingredients doing all the heavy lifting. It works beautifully as a light dessert, a vibrant side at a summer cookout, or even a snack straight from the plate. Serve it immediately so the pineapple stays crisp and the dressing stays lively.
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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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