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16 Fresh Pineapple Recipes

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By Real Simple Editors Updated February 05, 2014
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Oatmeal With Pineapple and Mint
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Add a punch of tropical flair with these sweet and tangy dishes, desserts, and drinks.

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Oatmeal With Pineapple and Mint

Oatmeal With Pineapple and Mint
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Give your morning oatmeal a tropical lift by topping with chopped pineapple.

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Cottage Cheese With Minted Pineapple

Cottage Cheese With Minted Pineapple
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Think cottage cheese is too boring? Dress it up with sweet pineapple and bright pomegranate seeds.

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Carrot-Pineapple Smoothie

Carrot-pineapple smoothie
Credit: Grant Cornett

Whip up this healthy, dairy-free drink in just 5 minutes.

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Kale Smoothie With Pineapple and Banana

Kale Smoothie With Pineapple and Banana
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Use coconut milk to give this smoothie a creamy, rich consistency.

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Carrot Slaw With Pineapple and Peanuts

Carrot Slaw With Pineapple and Peanuts
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This crisp, sweet-and-tangy side can be made up to 8 hours ahead.

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Shrimp and Pineapple Tacos With Black Bean Salad

Shrimp and Pineapple Tacos With Black Bean Salad
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Thread the shrimp and pineapple onto skewers and broil for a quick, tasty taco filling.

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Pork and Pineapple Kebabs

Pork and Pineapple Kebabs
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The pineapple lends a sweet juiciness to the lean cubes of pork.

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Beef and Pineapple Tacos

Beef and Pineapple Tacos
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For added kick, you can marinate the steak in lime juice, chili powder, and sliced garlic for 15 minutes before cooking.

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Red Curry Salmon With Bok Choy and Pineapple Slaw

Red Curry Salmon With Bok Choy and Pineapple Slaw
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The crisp, refreshing slaw balances out the spicy fish.

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Jerk Chicken With Seared Pineapple

Jerk Chicken With Seared Pineapple
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Sweet, caramelized pineapple spears help cut through the chicken's zesty rub.

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Glazed Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Slaw

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Tropical Dog

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Give standard ballpark franks a fun twist with chopped fresh pineapple, sweet red cherry peppers, and cilantro.

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Pineapple, Lime, and Coconut Spritzer

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Garnish this tropical cooler—made with pineapple juice, coconut water, and fresh lime juice—with a fresh pineapple spear before serving.

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Sparkling Pineapple Ginger Ale

Sparkling Pineapple Ginger Ale
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Add a little rum to turn this refreshingly fizzy drink into an instant cocktail.

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Piña Colada

Pina Colada
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If you're looking for a tropical escape, you can't go wrong with this classic drink.

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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The caramel and fruit juices soak into the cake, making a deliciously decadent dessert.

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    1 of 16 Oatmeal With Pineapple and Mint
    2 of 16 Cottage Cheese With Minted Pineapple
    3 of 16 Carrot-Pineapple Smoothie
    4 of 16 Kale Smoothie With Pineapple and Banana
    5 of 16 Carrot Slaw With Pineapple and Peanuts
    6 of 16 Shrimp and Pineapple Tacos With Black Bean Salad
    7 of 16 Pork and Pineapple Kebabs
    8 of 16 Beef and Pineapple Tacos
    9 of 16 Red Curry Salmon With Bok Choy and Pineapple Slaw
    10 of 16 Jerk Chicken With Seared Pineapple
    11 of 16 Glazed Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Slaw
    12 of 16 Tropical Dog
    13 of 16 Pineapple, Lime, and Coconut Spritzer
    14 of 16 Sparkling Pineapple Ginger Ale
    15 of 16 Piña Colada
    16 of 16 Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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