Gluten Free Pineapple Spears with Lime & Ginger
Fresh pineapple is already a showstopper on its own, but tossing those golden spears in a quick lime-ginger dressing takes the whole thing somewhere genuinely special. The combination of bright citrus, warming ginger, a touch of honey, and a pinch of sea salt makes every bite feel balanced and a little unexpected. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a whisk and a bowl, which makes it perfect for warm-weather gatherings or a light, refreshing finish to any meal. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required — just clean, vibrant produce doing all the work. A scatter of torn fresh mint over the top adds a cool herbal note that pulls the whole plate together beautifully. Serve it immediately for the best texture and the most vivid flavors.
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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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