Xanthan Gum 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, honey, and a pinch of sea salt. The combination is bold without being complicated — the ginger adds a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the tropical sweetness of the fruit. Everything comes together in one bowl with a quick whisk and a gentle toss, making this one of the easiest crowd-pleasing dishes you can put on a table. Torn fresh mint scattered over the top takes it from simple to stunning in about thirty seconds. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole, unprocessed ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives and stabilizers that often sneak into packaged fruit preparations. It's naturally free of thickeners and gums without any substitutions required — just real food doing all the work. Serve it as a refreshing appetizer, a light dessert, or a vibrant side alongside grilled dishes.
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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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