July and August bring peak temperatures, peak sun, and peak summer produce availability! Fan-favorite produce is not only available during the summer, it is usually at the height of flavor and nutritional value. Plus, it’s a little less expensive.
Take advantage of the season by revisiting some of your favorites:
| Apples | Blueberries | Cantaloupe | Peaches |
| Raspberries | Strawberries | Broccoli | Green Beans |
| Cauliflower | Corn on the Cob | Cucumbers | Lettuce |
| Peppers | Onions | Summer Squash | Tomatoes |
Or, try some summer produce that may be new to you:
| Beets | Bok Choy | Leeks | Radishes |
Summer Produce Recipes
Experience some of your favorites in a re-imagined way or try out something new with these recipes: Dressed Up Corn, Quick Chicken and Apple Salad, Raw Beet and Pear Slaw (w. Cucumbers), and Chicken Berry Salad.
Written by Rachel Caty MPH, RDN, LDN
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