Paleo Pineapple Spears with Lime & Ginger
Sweet, juicy pineapple gets a serious upgrade here with a bright dressing of fresh lime juice, lime zest, grated ginger, and a touch of honey that makes every bite pop. The combination of citrus and warm spice draws out the natural sweetness of the fruit in a way that feels almost tropical and completely refreshing. A pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it rounds out the flavors beautifully and keeps things from tipping into one-note sweetness. This is the kind of dish that looks impressive on a platter but comes together in just a few minutes with nothing more than a knife and a bowl. Torn fresh mint scattered over the top adds a cool, herbal finish that makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice restaurant. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, it fits naturally into a grain-free, refined-sugar-free way of eating without any substitutions or workarounds required. Bring it to a summer gathering or serve it as a light dessert and watch it disappear fast.
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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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