Summer's Bounty

We LOVE summer time, and the availability of a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables just makes it even better. Whether it's corn on the cob at a friend's barbecue or a juicy slice of watermelon on a hot day, enjoying the flavors of the season can help you increase your vitamin, mineral, and fiber intake in a delicious way. Buying produce that is in season can help reduce cost. Local farmer's markets can also be a great place to find good deals on in season produce since the fruits and veggies haven't traveled as far.

Below are some seasonal summer produce combinations we love:

Ideas for In Season Dishes

- Watermelon salad with feta and fresh mint

- Corn, black bean, and tomato salad with fresh herbs and Italian dressing

- Veggie kabobs on the grill brushed with olive oil and your favorite seasonings

- Beet salad with goat cheese and arugula

- Simple sautéed yellow squash and zucchini or a squash and zucchini casserole

- Berry everything! Berries with shortbread and whipped cream, mixed berry salad with citrus vinaigrette, or berry cobbler/pie

- Fresh tomato, basil, and mozzarella, can be sliced, stacked and eaten raw, or use them to top a pizza

- Radishes for snacking or on salad

- Peppers grilled, roasted, or eaten raw with dip

See what interesting combinations you can come up with, the more colorful, the better!