Craving a burst of fresh flavor? These 19 delicious recipes will showcase the best of summer’s bounty. From juicy tomatoes and sweet corn to vibrant peppers, there’s a dish for every taste.
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Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole
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This Zucchini and Squash Casserole is a simple 5-ingredient recipe. Alternating green zucchini and yellow squash make it visually appealing and delicious, perfect for summer.
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Pickled Green Beans
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These pickled green beans with dill are a tasty way to enjoy fresh green beans. They are quick to prepare and make the most of your late summer produce.
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Amish Broccoli Salad with Cauliflower
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In this Amish Broccoli Salad, raw broccoli and cauliflower are coated with a creamy dressing. Topped with cheese and bacon, it’s a delicious way to make the most of late summer produce.
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Air Fryer Corn Ribs
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Air fryer corn ribs make eating corn fun and perfect for dipping into your favorite sauce. Fresh corn is sliced, coated with butter and spices, then air fried for a trendy twist using late summer produce.
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Mexican Street Corn Soup
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Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Soup brings the irresistible flavors of elote to your bowl. Just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker for a hearty meal featuring fresh summer corn.
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Air Fryer Broccoli
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This easy air fryer broccoli is tender and flavorful. Quick and ready in less than 10 minutes, it’s a healthy way to enjoy late summer broccoli.
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Sauteed Green Beans with Coconut
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Spice up fresh green beans with this simple recipe for Sauteed Green Beans with Coconut. The addition of coconut and Indian spices makes it a quick side dish that highlights late summer green beans.
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Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
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Air fryer zucchini chips are an easy-to-make snack. Zucchini is coated with panko or pork rinds and parmesan for a crispy treat, making the most of late summer zucchini.
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Zucchini Pickles
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These quick zucchini pickles are simple to make. Sliced zucchini is pickled with dill and spices for a refrigerator pickle ready in just 10 minutes, making the most of late summer zucchini.
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Air Fryer Snap Peas
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Air fryer snap peas are a quick, easy, and healthy side dish. The snap peas come out crunchy and tender, highlighting the fresh taste of late summer produce.
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Broccoli Crunch Salad
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This easy broccoli crunch salad is perfect for summer picnics. Crisp raw broccoli is combined with dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon, making it a great way to use late summer veggies.
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Air Fryer Green Beans
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This simple side dish recipe makes air fryer green beans in about 10 minutes. Quick and easy, these garlicky beans are a great way to enjoy late summer veggies.
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Air Fryer Okra
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Crispy on the outside and ready in minutes, air fryer okra is a healthy, tasty side dish. This guide includes tips for perfectly cooked okra, making the most of late summer produce.
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Raw Beet Salad with Apples and Carrots
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This Raw Beet Salad with apples and carrots is a vegan side dish that’s simple to make. It’s a sweet and colorful way to enjoy late summer beets along with early fall apples.
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Pickled Green Tomatoes
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These spicy Pickled Green Tomatoes are a quick and easy way to use up green cherry tomatoes. They make a tasty refrigerator pickle that highlights the flavors of late summer veggies.
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Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
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Make zucchini fritters in the air fryer! Grate a few zucchinis, mix in some simple ingredients, and air fry for a comforting snack using fresh late summer produce.
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Chile Relleno Casserole
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This easy chile relleno casserole is made with fresh chile peppers for authentic Mexican flavor. Layers of chiles and gooey cheese make it a delicious way to use late summer peppers.
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Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
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Make a delicious caprese salad with cherry tomatoes! This classic Italian dish combines juicy tomatoes with creamy mozzarella, making it a perfect side dish that celebrates summer produce.
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Roasted Peppers in Air Fryer
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Roast fresh peppers in the air fryer for a quick and easy side dish. This method enhances the natural flavors of late summer peppers like jalapenos and hatch chiles.
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