Summer is the best time to stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables, when markets are brimming with vivid produce in its prime. There is a bounty of taste and in-season foods to nourish your body with important nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and fiber, plus powerful phytonutrients that protect your body and brain. The more varied the colors on your plate, the better. These recipes highlight the flavors of the season in easy, clean cuisine you’ll love.
5 Simple, Seasonal Summer Recipes
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Moya McAllister
Sweet Cherry Hazelnut Muesli
Keep things light and fresh by pairing oats and cherry for a delightful, nutritious blend. Fresh, dark cherries are most delicious and least expensive from June through August, so take advantage while the season’s here. Check out the full sweet cherry hazelnut muesli recipe here.
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Moya McAllister; Styling by Dana Bonagura
Chilled Orange Bell Pepper & Pesto Soup
Summer is the time of year when you want to be outside, so don’t waste all of your time inside prepping a meal. This pepper and pesto soup requires a few common ingredients and a blender to get your daily dose of vitamins A and C. Check out the full chilled orange bell pepper & pesto soup recipe here.
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Moya Mcalister
Cajun Grilled Shrimp & Vegetable Packets
The warmer months of the year can’t go by without you firing up your grill as often as possible. This shrimp and vegetable mix packs the flavors and nutrients to enjoy a satisfying meal on the grill. To make things even better, the packet allows for easy, on-the-go access. Check out the full Cajun grilled shrimp & vegetable packets recipe here.
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Moya Mcalister
Salmon, Spinach, & Quinoa Bowl with Honey Dijon Dressing
Purple Cauliflower & Grilled Chicken With Romesco Sauce
Of course you eat chicken multiple times a week no matter the time of year, so bring some color and flavor to your plate with this unique chicken recipe. If you didn’t know, purple cauliflower has a lot of the same properties as white cauliflower, but is a bit more nuttier and sweeter. Check out the full purple cauliflower & grilled chicken with Romesco sauce recipe here.
Keep things light and fresh by pairing oats and cherry for a delightful, nutritious blend. Fresh, dark cherries are most delicious and least expensive from June through August, so take advantage while the season’s here.
Summer is the time of year when you want to be outside, so don’t waste all of your time inside prepping a meal. This pepper and pesto soup requires a few common ingredients and a blender to get your daily dose of vitamins A and C.
The warmer months of the year can’t go by without you firing up your grill as often as possible. This shrimp and vegetable mix packs the flavors and nutrients to enjoy a satisfying meal on the grill. To make things even better, the packet allows for easy, on-the-go access.
Salmon, Spinach, & Quinoa Bowl with Honey Dijon Dressing
Salmon should be a staple in your diet year-round for its heart-healthy fats, but try it out this season with a mix of spinach, quinoa, and Dijon dressing. Also be aware when spinach is raw, or lightly cooked, both glutathione and vitamin C are preserved.
Purple Cauliflower & Grilled Chicken With Romesco Sauce
Of course you eat chicken multiple times a week no matter the time of year, so bring some color and flavor to your plate with this unique chicken recipe. If you didn’t know, purple cauliflower has a lot of the same properties as white cauliflower, but is a bit more nuttier and sweeter.
