Every fruit and food dish you can think of has an international or national day. This includes pineapples! International Pineapple Day falls on June 27th every year. What better way to celebrate this vibrant day than to eat a pineapple dish? Click through the slideshow for delicious dishes that celebrate International Pineapple Day.
Pineapple on Pizza
Are you a fan of pineapple on pizza? This delicious dish is simple and yet so sweet and savory. Ignore all the haters who cry about pineapple on pizza.
Upside Down Pineapple Cake
On a hot summer day, what better treat can you enjoy than an upside-down pineapple cake? This buttery sweet pineapple cake really hits the spot.
Piña Colada
Are you feeling tropical? Or want to hydrate on a warm, sunny day? Well, consider drinking a piña colada to celebrate International Pineapple Day.
Grilled Pineapple with Pork
Pineapple isn’t just good for fruity drinks and desserts. It’s also excellent with savory dishes like pizza. For non-pizza fans though, you can combine pineapples with savory pork.
Huli-Huli Chicken
Have you ever heard of huli-huli chicken? It’s a popular grilled chicken recipe from Hawaii that is all about its pineapple-infused sauce.
Hawaiian Chicken Skewers
Not everyone likes pork and that’s okay. Swap pork out with chicken and grill it on a skewer with pineapples, onions, and green peppers. You’ll wonder why you’ve never tried such a delicacy.
Pineapple and Mango Habanero Salsa
Again with the savory and sweet combos. For those who like their spice with a hint of sweetness, consider making a pineapple and mango habanero salsa for International Pineapple Day (or really any day).
Pineapple Bowls
Did you recently use pineapple in a recipe but still have a good chunk left? To not waste it all, why not make a pineapple bowl? You can fill it with any protein you’d like!
Grilled Pineapple
You don’t need to make an elaborate dish to enjoy pineapples. This fruit tastes good alone, raw or grilled!
Pineapple and Chicken Burgers
Have you tried a pineapple and chicken burger? It’s exactly what it sounds like! This sandwich combines the sweetness of a pineapple slice with the juicy savoriness of chicken.
Pineapple Mai Tai
Bringing another drink into this list, we have the pineapple mai tai. This rum drink is super sweet and great while on vacation.
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