Introduction
There’s nothing quite like a nice little morning at the farmer’s market. Arms full of summer goodies, maybe an iced coffee in tow, sunshine at your back, and then the question of… what am I supposed to do with all this? It’s my favorite problem to have!
These recipes are built around the best of peak summer produce – corn, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, peaches, green beans, and strawberries – whether tossed into a salad, baked into a snack or dessert, piled onto a bowl, or turned into dinner in 30 minutes on a Tuesday. Consider this your go-to guide for using up every last bit of that sweet summer produce. 💛
Salads & Bowls
Hearty Salads
- Summer Chipotle Chicken Cobb Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette – Juicy salad with chipotle chicken, sweet corn, avocado, cilantro vinaigrette, bacon crumbles, and fresh strawberries. (83 reviews / 5 average)
- Corn, Avocado, and Quinoa Salad with Marinated Tomatoes – Fresh corn, buttery avocado, nutty quinoa, juicy marinated tomatoes, and tons of fresh herbs. (43 reviews / 4.9 average)
- Elote Style Quinoa Salad – Velvety peppers confit, juicy sweet corn, homemade dressing, cotija cheese, lime, and spices. (23 reviews / 4.9 average)
- Couscous Summer Salad – Spiced couscous, juicy nectarines, crunchy cucumber, avocado, chickpeas, cherries, sweet corn, and mint. (39 reviews / 4.7 average)
- Gorgeous Peach Salad – Fresh cucumber, bitey shallots, cooling mint, and sweet fleshy peaches. (16 reviews / 4.9 average)
- Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad – Red peppers, cabbage, chicken, soba noodles, and a quick homemade spicy peanut sauce. (91 reviews / 4.8 average)
- Crispy Rice Salad with Cucumbers and Herbs – Paper-thin veggies, a shower of herbs, a pile of fried crispy red curry rice, and a limey garlicky vinaigrette. (50 reviews / 4.8 average)
- The Oliver’s Salad – Tender salmon, savory peppers and garlic confit, buttery avocado, fire-roasted corn, bacon bits, and smoky ranch dressing. (27 reviews / 4.9 average)
Green Salads & More
- Avocado Caesar Green Beans – Green beans with quick avocado caesar, toasted panko. (21 reviews / 4.8 average)
- Banza Chicken Bowls with Calabrian Chili Sauce – Tomato cucumber salad, red onion, air fryer chicken, Banza pasta, and calabrian chile sauce. (22 reviews / 5 average)
Pasta & Grains
Pasta Dishes
- Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Corn and Tomatoes – Creamy, silky noodles, garlicky shrimp, fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, and basil. (57 reviews / 4.9 average)
- Roasted Tomato Puttanesca – Silly, briney, zippy summer freshness with roasted tomatoes. (45 reviews / 4.8 average)
- Creamy Vegan Red Pepper Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes – Rigatoni, blistered tomatoes, creamy roasted red pepper sauce, chives, and basil. (59 reviews / 4.9 average)
- Basic Garlic Butter Tomato Sauce – Cherry tomatoes, garlic, balsamic, and butter. Simple on everything. (39 reviews / 4.8 average)
- Burst Tomato and Zucchini Spaghetti with Avocado Sauce – Vegan sauce, healthy, ready in 30 minutes. (43 reviews / 4.9 average)
- Garlic Shrimp and Tomatoes with Parmesan Orzo – Shrimp with buttery garlic, thyme, burst tomato sauce, creamy Parmesan orzo. (19 reviews / 4.8 average)
Grain Bowls
- One-Pan Farro with Tomatoes and Kale – Rustic farro with cherry tomatoes, onions, garlic, and kale. (40 reviews / 4.9 average)
Main Dishes
Chicken & Meat
- Sheet Pan Meatballs with Tomato Salad and Green Sauce – Juicy meatballs, tzatziki, punchy green sauce, simple salad, crusty bread. (50 reviews / 5 average)
- Smoky Beans & Greens Tacos with Aji Verde – Smoky black beans, kale, garlic, spices, charred corn tortillas, Aji Verde. (71 reviews / 4.9 average)
- Grilled Chicken with Pepperoncini Garlic Butter – Grilled marinated chicken, tomato cucumber salad, feta, pepperoncini garlic butter. (69 reviews / 5 average)
- Lemongrass Chicken with Rice and Zucchini – Chicken thighs simmered in creamy coconut and lemongrass sauce, jasmine rice, fresh herbs. (73 reviews / 4.9 average)
- Ang’s Chicken Wraps – Shredded chicken, crispy cheddar, tomato, corn, lettuce, pickled red onion, two sauces. (18 reviews / 4.9 average)
- Harissa Meatballs with Whipped Feta – Store-bought meatballs, bell peppers, zucchini, harissa, whipped feta. (39 reviews / 5 average)
Seafood
- Salmon with Basil Sauce and Tomato Salad – Big-flavored basil sauce, perfectly-spiced salmon, fresh dinner. (67 reviews / 4.9 average)
- Salmon Tacos with Mango Corn Salsa – Easy salmon tacos loaded with mango, sweet corn, cucumber salsa. (32 reviews / 5 average)
Sides & Sauces
Sides
- 5-Ingredient Marinated Tomatoes – Fresh tomatoes, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, herbs. (13 reviews / 5 average)
- Pickled Strawberries – Sweet vinegar-soaked strawberries on grilled sourdough with goat cheese, thyme, honey. (16 reviews / 4.9 average)
- Roasted Tomatoes with Goat Cheese Polenta – Fresh tomatoes, spinach, creamy goat cheese polenta. (47 reviews / 4.9 average)
Sauces
- 5 Minute Magic Green Sauce – Avocado, olive oil, cilantro, lime, garlic, parsley. Vegan. (217 reviews / 4.8 average)
- Very Incredible Basil Sauce – Fresh basil, chives, garlic, oregano. (21 reviews / 5 average)
Desserts & Snacks
Desserts
- The Best Peach Cobbler – Fresh peaches, sugar, cookie-like topping with broiled sugar. (247 reviews / 4.7 average)
- Easy Strawberry Pie – Graham cracker crust, cream cheese whipped cream. (9 reviews / 4.9 average)
Snacks & Bars
- Feel-Good Zucchini Muffins – Oats, zucchini, dates, maple syrup, olive oil. Blender muffins. (118 reviews / 4.7 average)
- Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars – Oats, almond butter, zucchini, dates, maple syrup. (32 reviews / 4.9 average)