A luau isn't complete without some pineapple.
Nothing says summer like a luau. Along with breaking out the hula skirts and tropical themed decor, a luau provides the perfect opportunity to use a menu that features fresh fruit, including pineapple. With a little creativity, there are many ways to serve pineapple and other luau favorites at your next summertime fiesta. Does this Spark an idea?
Pineapple Seasoning
Pineapple can transform plain shrimp into a memorable dish that is well suited for a luau. Dice up some pineapple, then toss it with chopped shrimp, grated ginger, green onions and a little olive oil. Season the salad with some salt and pepper, then serve it on some crunchy romaine lettuce. Alternatively, a refreshing salsa crafted from diced pineapple and chili peppers provides another way to serve pineapple and seafood at a luau. Simply top off some salmon or tuna steaks with the colorful, fruity salsa.
Fruit Salad Boats
Transform a pineapple into a unique bowl, perfect for serving fruit salad at a luau. To make the pineapple boat, remove the core from the pineapple, then carve out the rest of the pineapple and slice it into chunks for the fruit salad. A drizzle of lemon juice will prevent the pineapple shell, as well as the chunks, from browning. Whip up a fruit salad with strawberries, kiwi, grapes, watermelon and other fruit, then scoop the fruit salad into the pineapple boat.
Fruit Kebabs
Fruit kebabs provide a different way to serve pineapple and other fruit at a luau. Cut up bite-sized chunks of favorite fruits, such as pineapple, watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberries, kiwis and grapes. Use a cookie cutter to turn the melon and pineapple into fun shapes. Slide the pieces of fruit onto a wooden skewer to create a colorful fruit kebab. These kebabs make a refreshing treat on their own or can be served with chocolate fudge, marshmallow sauce or a honey yogurt dip.
Luau Drinks
Show off some summertime spirit by jazzing up beverages with a wedge of pineapple. Whether its some lemon-lime soda or fruit punch for the kids, or a pina colada or strawberry daiquiri for the adults, many drinks at a luau will look even more festive when served with a wedge of pineapple. Simply cut off a slice of pineapple, then push it onto the rim of the glass. Add a paper umbrella to complete the look.
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