10+ Healthy Summer Recipes

If you are trying to eat healthy and haven’t tried eating seasonally yet, it could be the next step in your journey. For me, it was hard to stop eating strawberries in the winter but the benefits of seasonal eating really outweigh the negatives. Fruits and vegetables are more nutritious during peak season especially if they are grown locally. For example, organic strawberries grown on a local farm don’t have to travel across the country to make it to your table so then they are able to ripen more on the vine and naturally in the sun, yielding a more nutrient dense and tasty fruit. Summer is my favorite time to enjoy seasonal eating. The fresh, ripe fruits are amazing and you can make so many great recipes.

Summer Produce

In my area of the country we can get lots of different fruits during the summer months. A few of my favorites are peaches, strawberries, blueberries and watermelon. For vegetables we grow lots of corn, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. Some other fruits and vegetables that are in season in other parts of the country are mangos, avocados and kiwis.

Why You Will Love These Recipes

Seasonal — These recipes are made for summer time and perfect for hot weather. You can enjoy using ripe, tasty produce for each recipe and know you are giving your family the best ingredients for the season.

Great For Parties — All of the healthy summer recipes I’ve included would be a great addition to a summer picnic or 4th of July party. They are perfect for long, hot days spent outside.

Easy to Make — Each summer recipe included is so easy and simple to make. Sometimes it is just best to allow simple ingredients to shine and enjoy their beautiful flavor.