Wheat Free Pineapple Spears with Lime & Ginger
Fresh pineapple is already a showstopper, but tossing it with bright lime juice, zingy grated ginger, and a touch of honey takes it somewhere genuinely special. The dressing comes together in seconds — just a quick whisk in a bowl — and the result is a platter of glossy, fragrant spears that look far more impressive than the effort involved. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from wheat and gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required; it just works as written. The pinch of sea salt is a small but brilliant move, sharpening all the tropical flavors and making the pineapple taste even more like itself. Torn fresh mint scattered over the top adds a cool, herby finish that makes the whole dish feel like something you'd order at a nice restaurant. This is the kind of recipe that disappears fast at a summer cookout, a brunch spread, or even as a light dessert after a heavy meal.
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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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