summer produce

What’s in Season: Summer Produce

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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