Try them in: Sliced tomato salad with dill pickle relish vinaigrette
Nutritional bonus: Tomatoes are a great source of Vitamin C (one medium tomato contains about a quarter of your recommended daily intake) and packed with antioxidants.
Try them in: Pluot and cucumber tabbouleh
Nutritional bonus: Pluots are a plum/apricot hybrid, both of which are a healthy source of Vitamin C and fiber.
Try them in: Raspberry-rhubarb compote
Nutritional bonus: A cup of raspberries contains more than half of your daily Vitamin C.
Try them in: Eggplant and chicken caponata pizza
Nutritional bonus: Eggplants are a great, low-calorie source of fiber.
Try them in: Chicken legs with peach, shallot, and watercress salad
Nutritional bonus: Peaches are a healthy, low-calorie source of fiber and Vitamin C.
Try them in: Plum upside-down cake
Nutritional bonus: Plums are packed with healthy fiber and Vitamin C.
Try them in: Ginger-lime melon salad
Nutritional bonus: A serving of cantaloupe has about the same amount of Vitamin C as a small orange. And watermelon, as its name suggests, is packed with water—which makes it great for re-hydrating on a hot day.
Try them in: Poached nectarines
Nutritional bonus: One medium nectarine contains just over 60 calories, and 2 grams of fiber. Even better? Preliminary research has suggested that stone fruits, like nectarines, may contain compounds that help to stave off obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Try them in: Grilled hanger steak with green bean and sweet pepper slaw
Nutritional bonus: How’s this for some good news: Research has shown that throwing some hot peppers into a meal might help to promote weight loss. Can’t take the heat? Bell peppers have plenty of health benefits too—one small red bell pepper has almost twice the Vitamin C as an orange.
Try it in: Spicy corn salad with feta and walnuts
Nutritional bonus: Corn is packed with dietary fiber and phytochemicals that help with vision.
Try it in: Peach, mozzarella, and basil salad
Nutritional bonus: Basil is packed with iron.
Try it in: Zucchini tzatziki slaw
Nutritional benefits: Summer squash may have some added heart benefits, thanks to its potassium and Vitamin C. And zucchini makes a delicious (and healthier) alternative to pasta.
Try them in: Fresh tomatillo salsa
Nutritional bonus: Tomatillos are a decent source of potassium.
Nutritional bonus: Okra is a good source of vitamin B6 and folic acid.
