Rice 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 hits every note at once — tropical, tart, a little spicy, and just barely sweet — making it feel far more exciting than plain fruit ever could. A pinch of sea salt ties everything together and somehow makes the pineapple taste even more like itself. Torn fresh mint scattered over the top adds a cool, herbal finish that makes the whole plate look as good as it tastes. This is the kind of dish that disappears fast at a cookout or dinner party, and it genuinely couldn't be simpler to pull off with just a knife, a bowl, and a whisk. Since every ingredient here is naturally whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything — just fresh produce and pantry staples doing exactly what they should.
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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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