Sweet and juicy, with a flavor like sunshine, pineapple is a fruit that’s amazingly versatile, delicious in savory dishes as well as sweet ones. While you can always use canned, unsweetened pineapple, consider using it fresh. It might look a bit intimidating with its bumpy skin and imposing crown, but once you get the hang of it, it’s not too big a job, especially if you follow our guide on How to Cut a Fresh Pineapple. Meanwhile, here’s our array of recipes to inspire you to use more of this vitamin-packed fruit:
Savory Salads and Sides
- Grilled Pineapple
- Pineapple Salsa (pictured at top)
- Pineapple Rice Salad
- Thai Composed Rice Salad
- Thai-Flavored Tossed Salad
- Tropical Tofu Salad with Chutney Mayonnaise
Main Dishes
- Grilled Tempeh, Green Beans, and Pineapple
- Pineapple-Coconut Noodles
- Pineapple and Veggie Pita Bread Pizza
- Thai Coconut Tempeh with Pineapple Salsa
- Thai Pineapple Stir-Fried Rice (above)
- Thai-Style Tofu or Tempeh with Pineapple and Vegetables
Smoothies and beverages
- Banana-Pineapple Smoothie
- Creamy Pineapple Crush
- Juicy Pineapple-Cucumber Smoothie (above)
- Kale, Cucumber, and Pineapple Smoothie
- Piña Colada Green Smoothie
- Spinach, Sprouts, and Pineapple Smoothie
Fruit Salads and Desserts
- Maple-Glazed Pineapple
- Passover Pineapple Crumble
- Piña Colada Squares
- Pineapple Raisin Bread Pudding (above)
- Pineapple-Orange Ambrosia
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