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July 31, 2019

Tasty Recipes With Summer Fruits & Vegetables

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Summer is in full swing, so it’s a perfect time to share some of my favorite recipes with summer fruits and vegetables!

July and August bring with them some incredible summer produce, including peaches, berries, watermelon, cucumbers, and more. These fruits and veggies taste best (and are cheapest!) when they’re in season, so now is the perfect time to load up on summer produce and enjoy the fresh flavors.

21 recipes with summer fruits & vegetables

Recipes With Summer Fruits & Vegetables: Entrees & Sides

To help you soak up the rest of the summer, I’ve put together some of my favorite recipes using summer fruits and vegetables. It’s time to hit the farmer’s market and get cooking!

Honey Lime Chicken with Grilled Peach and Corn Salad 

Honey Lime Chicken with Grilled Peach and Corn Salad 

Peaches are a summer delicacy. Paired with bright greens and grilled chicken & corn, they’re straight up heavenly.

Roasted Salmon with Watermelon Salsa 

Roasted Salmon with Watermelon Salsa 

This salmon recipe can be made in the oven, or it also works great on the grill! Plus, the watermelon salsa is refreshing and full of flavor.

Chicken Gyros with Watermelon Rind Tzatziki

Chicken Gyros with Watermelon Rind Tzatziki

These chicken gyro wraps have the most delectable sauce, and they’re super easy to throw together.

Sesame Shrimp and Watermelon Salad

Sesame Shrimp and Watermelon Salad

I love a cool salad on a warm summer day, and this one doesn’t hold back on flavor or crunch.

Steak and Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

Grilled Steak and Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

This sweet and savory salad combines juicy steak, ripe strawberries, greens, and feta with a tasty vinaigrette to top it all off.

, Cucumber, and Feta Orzo Salad

Shrimp, Cucumber, and Feta Orzo Salad

This orzo salad is both healthy and filling, and you can whip it up in just 20 minutes!

strawberry and Fennel Barley Salad

Strawberry and Fennel Barley Salad

There’s nothing better than strawberries in the summertime, and I love tossing them in salads to add a bit of sweetness. And the barley adds extra staying power!

Watermelon Rind Coleslaw 

Watermelon Rind Coleslaw 

This unique, lightened-up twist on traditional coleslaw will be a hit at your next barbecue!

Watermelon Rind Coleslaw 

Chilled Cantaloupe and Avocado Soup

This is a perfect soup recipe for a hot day. Smooth, light, and tasty.

watermelon Rind Gazpacho

Watermelon Rind Gazpacho

Put your leftover watermelon rinds to good use with this refreshing chilled soup.

Watermelon Rind Curry

Watermelon Rind Curry

This summery take on curry is just what you need to spice up your lunch or dinner rotation!

Recipes With Summer Fruits & Veggies: Baked Goods

Watermelon Rind Curry

Vegan Strawberry Scones

These whole wheat scones are vegan and surprisingly easy to make! A beautiful, delicious breakfast or snack.

Zesty Lemon Zucchini Muffins

Zesty Lemon Zucchini Muffins

These muffins are 100% whole wheat and stuffed with veggies — but you’d never know it. They’re both healthy and flavorful!

Dairy & Gluten-Free Peach Muffins

Dairy & Gluten-Free Peach Muffins

These muffins are like a healthier (but still super tasty) version of peach pie, but in portable form. Sign me up!

Strawberry Rhubarb Bread

Strawberry Rhubarb Bread

Grab a slice of this lightly-spiced and tangy bread for breakfast or snack. Goes great with a smear of nut butter, too!

Desserts & Drinks Using Summer Produce

Nectarine Ice Pops

Nectarine Ice Pops

These homemade popsicles are full of summer flavor!

Watermelon Rosemary Popsicles

Watermelon Rosemary Popsicles

Watermelon and lime pair perfectly together, while the rosemary lends an unexpected & fun pop of flavor. A refreshing summer treat!

Homemade Strawberry Cashew Milk

Homemade Strawberry Cashew Milk

This strawberry cashew milk is a healthier take on the classic childhood favorite. It’s just as creamy & satisfying, but without all those artificial flavors and sweeteners!

Cucumber Lime Basil Prosecco Spritzer

Cucumber Lime Basil Prosecco Spritzer

This spritzer is a perfect drink to kick back and relax with. Bubbly and refreshing!

No-Bake Blueberry Custard Pie

No-Bake Blueberry Custard Pie

This no-bake custard pie is vegan, gluten-free, and oh-so-delicious. (It would also be great with any other berry or fruit on top!)

zucchini bread ice cream

Zucchini Bread Ice Cream

Who knew zucchini bread as ice cream would work so well?! This will be your new favorite summer treat.

What are your favorite recipes with summer fruits & veggies?

- anne
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4 comments
  • Ana July 31, 2019 · 9:55AM:
    Wow, these are making my mouth water! I think I'm most excited about the watermelon recipes because it's a fruit I associate so much with summer fun.
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    • Anne
      July 31, 2019 · 5:18PM:
      I agree :)
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  • Roadrunner August 1, 2019 · 2:32PM:
    These do, indeed, look mouth-watering! Thanks for sharing them. Will get on some of these this month!
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  • Melissa C
    August 1, 2019 · 3:41PM:
    I'm so hungry now! These look amazing! Thank you for sharing!
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