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Recipes Using Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

recipes using fresh fruits and vegetables of summer

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Recipes

Growing up in the South on farm land we had the BEST produce to eat fresh from the garden. Some of my favorites in the summer were tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, and even squash.

I decided to put together a group of recipes that’s inspired by my childhood memories of fresh fruit and vegetables. I gathered recipes that incorporate peaches, watermelon, berries, tomatoes, corn, etc.

I’ve included side dishes, salsas, and desserts and I hope you’ll give some of them a try this summer while the produce is at its freshest and most flavorful.

Just visit each post for the recipe that looks good to you. Let me know what YOUR favorite summer produce is too!

List of Summer Vegetables

  • Corn
  • Cucumbers
  • Tomatoes
  • Green Beans
  • Summer Squash
  • Zucchini 

List of Summer Fruits

  • Watermelon
  • Strawberries
  • Blackberries
  • Blueberries
  • Raspberries
  • Peaches
  • Grapes

Recipes Using Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

Make some delicious side dishes and desserts using fresh summer fruits and vegetables. Get recipes here.

Photo Credit: www.persnicketyplates.com

Homemade Salsa {On The Border Salsa Copycat Recipe}

This homemade salsa, made right in the blender, tastes just like the salsa that On the Border restaurant serves! You’re never going to want to buy jarred salsa again once you learn how to make homemade salsa.

Photo Credit: erhardtseat.com

Quick & Easy Strawberry Pineapple Salsa Recipe

This Strawberry Pineapple Salsa recipe is perfect for the warm summer months! This vegan recipe is bursting with fresh flavor and a perfect appetizer or side. Enjoy on its own with chips or on top of tacos, grilled chicken or nachos!

Photo Credit: mommyevolution.com

Avocado Mango Salsa Recipe

Take grilled chicken or fish up a notch in flavor this summer with this Avocado Mango Salsa Recipe. Or serve with your favorite tortilla chips for the perfect dip!

Photo Credit: easybudgetrecipes.com

Healthy Zucchini Taco Boats

Zucchini Taco Boats are a satisfying and healthy main dish that has only 292 calories per serving! The recipe serves 6 and is low cost per serving. 

Creamy Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Bacon

This Creamy Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Bacon is delicious for summer parties and potlucks. This light fresh salad is the perfect side dish for easy entertaining.

Summer Corn Salad recipe for entertaining

This summer corn salad is bursting with flavor! The sweetness from the corn combines with salty feta cheese, fresh basil, and crunchy cucumbers. This is a side dish all your guests will love.

Savory & Sweet Broccoli Salad recipe

This broccoli salad has sweet and savory components for a twist on the classic recipe. Crunchy toppings give it added texture and a touch of salt. You will love the combination!

Marinated Green Bean Salad recipe

Photo Credit: whatagirleats.com

Zucchini Ribbon Salad

Zucchini ribbon salad is a delicious side dish, made with ribbons of fresh garden zucchini, and crumbled feta cheese, then brightened up with lemon and mint.

Watermelon Basil Salad

Serve this light and refreshing summer salad for potluck parties. Or portion it into small bowls or glasses as an appetizer for girls night in.

Roasted Grape Salad recipe

If you've never had roasted grapes before, you need to make this salad asap! This is a flavorful combination you're going to love.

Blackberry Custard Pie Recipe

You're going to want to add this blackberry custard pie to your list of desserts for entertaining. The fresh berries bake up to be soft and sweet while the custard is luscious and indulgent!

Strawberry Angel Food Dessert

Lightened Apple Berry Galette

If you like berry filled pies then you'll love this apple berry galette that's been lightened up. This rustic dessert is perfect for casual entertaining and dinner parties.

Photo Credit: vikalinka.com

Grilled, Honeyed Peaches and Apricots with Shaved Grana Padano and Walnuts

These grilled, honeyed peaches and apricots with shaved Grana Padano and walnuts offer a light and refreshing end for a summer meal.

Mini Pavlova Blueberry desserts

Red White And Blue Trifle

Make this delicious fresh berry trifle for summer dessert! It's got layers of creamy ganache, spongy cake, and seasonal berries perfect for the 4th of July celebrations too.

Photo Credit: www.chefnotrequired.com

The Best Peach Sorbet Without Ice Cream Maker · Chef Not Required...

The Best Peach Sorbet Without Ice Cream Maker - simple 3 ingredient peach sorbet that tastes like summer in a bowl, with no need for an ice cream maker!

Check out this site for tips for growing summer vegetables.

Next: Even At A Party, We Must Eat Our Veggies!

June 27, 2004 9:10 am Chris Filed Under: side dishes, sweets

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  1. Hope Roberts says

    June 27, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    These are very healthy foods that lower cholesterol, fuel the brain, diabetic friendly, arthritis friendly; and they promote healing and keep the body healthy and active. i am passionate about these healthy foods because they keep me pain free and healthy.

  2. Carrie Harris says

    June 27, 2014 at 11:45 am

    All the fresh, local ingredients are the absolutely best part of summertime!

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