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Roasted Corn with Basil-Shallot Vinaigrette
A simple combination - roasted corn with a basil vinaigrette - has a fresh flavor that is pure summer.
Tomato & Basil Finger Sandwiches
A smear of reduced-fat mayonnaise and a little fresh basil allow perfectly ripe tomatoes to shine.
Tropical Cucumber Salad
Combine cucumber, avocado and mango with a salty-sweet dressing for a taste of the tropics.
Grilled Chicken & Polenta with Nectarine-Blackberry Salsa
Grilled nectarines and fresh blackberries turn into a summery salsa to top cumin-rubbed chicken and polenta in a dish that's special enough for weeknight entertaining. Make it a meal: Serve with a spinach salad and a crisp glass of rosé.
Peach & Blueberry Cobbler
This is a healthier version of a traditional cobbler, with canola oil in place of some of the butter and whole-wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour. Unlike more classic biscuit-topped cobblers, the peaches and blueberries are nestled into a tender batter that swells around the fruit as it bakes. Other fruits may be substituted. It's especially beautiful when baked in and served right from a cast-iron skillet.
Summer Vegetable Crêpes
Crêpes aren't just for dessert—they make a quick and savory weeknight dinner. Here they're filled with ricotta cheese, green beans, zucchini and corn and topped with a chive-cream sauce. Don't skip the step of placing a piece of parchment or wax paper under each crêpe as you fill it—without it, the crêpes are tricky to roll. Serve with: A tossed salad.
Melon & Apple Granita
This granita uses sweet ripe melon for flavor, apple juice instead of sugar and a touch of lime juice to perk up the flavors. Berries look beautiful on top; or if you can find fresh figs, add them. For a vibrant look, make with an orange-fleshed melon, such as cantaloupe, Charentais or orange honeydew.
Fresh, local produce abounds—now's the time to take advantage of the luscious garden-fresh fruits and vegetables in your area.
Take advantage of abundant fresh, seasonal produce this summer when it’s at its most delicious and nutritious. When summer recipes are this fresh and delicious, it’s easy to fill your diet with low-calorie, antioxidant-rich fruits, vegetables and herbs. Perfectly ripe peaches boast beta carotene, bursting-with-flavor blueberries are rich in vitamin C and fresh-picked corn is full of folate. If you’re lucky enough to get produce fresh from your garden or find some at your local farmers’ market, all the better! Get inspired and start cooking up these healthy summer recipes and enjoy the most delicious dishes of summer.
Healthy Basil Recipes
Healthy Bell Pepper Recipes
Healthy Berry Recipes
Healthy Corn Recipes
Healthy Cucumber Recipes
Healthy Eggplant Recipes
Healthy Garlic Recipes
Healthy Green Bean Recipes
Peaches, Plums and Nectarines
Healthy Tomato Recipes
Healthy Watermelon Recipes
Zucchini and Summer Squash Recipes
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