Nightshade 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 refreshing and bold — the kind of thing that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did. A pinch of sea salt pulls everything together and makes the fruit's natural sweetness pop in the best possible way. This is a genuinely easy dish to put together, since it's just a matter of slicing, whisking, and tossing. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, fruit-forward recipes like this are a natural win — no sneaky peppers, tomatoes, or spice blends to second-guess. Torn fresh mint scattered over the top adds a cool, herby finish that makes it feel almost fancy enough for a dinner party spread. Serve it immediately so the spears stay crisp and the dressing stays vibrant.
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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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