Summertime brings a bounty of fruit and vegetables. Whether it’s from your local farmers’ market, neighborhood produce stand, or your backyard – nothing tastes better than fresh summer produce. A handful of fruits and vegetables are ripe and ready to make their debut on your dinner plate. Below are five fresh summer recipes or meal options to take advantage of nature’s bounty – and help with any confusion about how to combine the cornucopia in front of your eyes.

This time of year, just about everyone is trying to give away the abundance of zucchini and cherry tomatoes. Combined, the two can become the base for a healthy summer “pasta” dish.

As you stroll by the stands at your farmers’ market, you’re likely to see a collection of gorgeous bell peppers and probably some red, white, or yellow onions. Combined, these vegetables can create several delicious dishes. There’s one easy dish you can easily create on your grill – fajitas!

Fresh heirloom tomatoes and basil are half the ingredients for a simple and refreshing Caprese salad. This simple side dish, or light lunch, can be made in just minutes.

These three abundant vegetables can create a simple yet hardy salad to accompany any grilled dinner.

Mid-summer brings a harvest of fresh blueberries. Also, by this time, bunches of aromatic basil are available. Combined, the two can provide a refreshing twist on a summer classic – lemonade.

The sights of any farmers’ market can be overwhelming and enticing. Grabbing any number of fresh produce can help create healthy, colorful, and tasty summer dishes. Not only are you supporting local growers, but you’re eating seasonal, fresh, and providing your body with a variety of nutrients necessary for recovery from training sessions. So grab your tote bag and explore your neighborhood farmers’ market, stand, or backyard garden.

For other fresh recipes, CLICK HERE!

Summertime brings a bounty of fruit and vegetables. Whether it’s from your local farmers’ market, neighborhood produce stand, or your backyard – nothing tastes better than fresh summer produce. A handful of fruits and vegetables are ripe and ready to make their debut on your dinner plate. Below are five fresh summer recipes or meal options to take advantage of nature’s bounty – and help with any confusion about how to combine the cornucopia in front of your eyes.

This time of year, just about everyone is trying to give away the abundance of zucchini and cherry tomatoes. Combined, the two can become the base for a healthy summer “pasta” dish.

As you stroll by the stands at your farmers’ market, you’re likely to see a collection of gorgeous bell peppers and probably some red, white, or yellow onions. Combined, these vegetables can create several delicious dishes. There’s one easy dish you can easily create on your grill – fajitas!

Fresh heirloom tomatoes and basil are half the ingredients for a simple and refreshing Caprese salad. This simple side dish, or light lunch, can be made in just minutes.

These three abundant vegetables can create a simple yet hardy salad to accompany any grilled dinner.

Mid-summer brings a harvest of fresh blueberries. Also, by this time, bunches of aromatic basil are available. Combined, the two can provide a refreshing twist on a summer classic – lemonade.

The sights of any farmers’ market can be overwhelming and enticing. Grabbing any number of fresh produce can help create healthy, colorful, and tasty summer dishes. Not only are you supporting local growers, but you’re eating seasonal, fresh, and providing your body with a variety of nutrients necessary for recovery from training sessions. So grab your tote bag and explore your neighborhood farmers’ market, stand, or backyard garden.

For other fresh recipes, CLICK HERE!