A collection of farmer’s market recipes using all the fresh produce summer has to offer! Find a way to use your produce before summer ends!
Summer is in full swing and I’ve been loving it! All the fresh greens, berries, and vegetables are one of my favorite parts of summer!
One of my favorite ways to get fresh produce is to head to my local farm and do u-picks. It’s fun to bring the kids and show them where their food comes from and how it’s harvested. Plus, it can be a lot more cost effective to do u-picking than buying it directly from the farmers market or at the grocery store.
We love to pick strawberries, blueberries, green beans, and peaches, but I’ve also seen u-pick raspberries, blackberries, tomatoes, zucchini, apples, and corn! Different produce is available for u-pick at different times in the season, so check your local farm’s website to see what’s available and when.
Not sure where your local u-pick farms are? Check out this website! You can choose your location by state and county and it will tell you all the u-pick options in your area!
You may be asking yourself “what can I do with my fresh produce?”. Because I know you love the summer produce season as much as I do, I put together 30 farmer’s market recipes using fresh produce. In this list, you’ll find a variety of dinner and side dish options to make with all your farmer’s market finds!
1. One Pot Loaded Vegetable Pasta
After a trip to the farmer’s market, this is one of my favorite pasta dishes to make! Featuring tomatoes, mushrooms, kale, bell pepper, squash, and broccoli, this is one healthy farmer’s market recipe!
One Pot Loaded Veggie Pasta
The easiest way to load up on veggies and unload your fridge's veggie drawer!
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2. Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
If you have too many fresh bell peppers on hand, this recipe is a great one to try! Using Southwest-inspired flavors, it’s definitely a crowd-pleaser!
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Quinoa stuffed bell peppers are vegetarian, and are full of vegetables, beans, and Mexican-style flavors that are sure to spice up your dinner routine!
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3. Instant Pot Beef Vegetable Soup
A hearty and healthy soup recipe to make with all your summer produce! It’s a great farmer’s market recipe to make and freeze for later in the fall and winter!
Instant Pot Beef Vegetable Soup
Instant Pot beef & vegetable soup is hearty, healthy, & easy, too! Using your electric pressure cooker to make soup is easier than you think!
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4. Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma Wraps
Featuring fresh dill, tomatoes, cucumber, and spinach, these shawarma wraps can be made in under 30 minutes!
Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma Wraps
Chicken shawarma wraps are the most flavorful & easy meal! No need to marinade, put everything in the Instant Pot & smother in yogurt sauce!
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5. One Pan Mushroom Sauce Chicken
Featuring tons of fresh cherry tomatoes and mushrooms, this recipe is creamy and satisfying after a trip to the farmer’s market!
One Pan Mushroom Sauce Chicken w/Cherry Tomatoes
One pan mushroom sauce chicken is creamy, healthy, & easy! Made with red wine, chicken broth, & garlic, this is a super simple dinner meal!
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6. Pressure Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Featuring fresh kale and carrots, this much healthier version of chicken noodle soup is a must to make and freeze this summer!
Pressure Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Homemade pressure cooker chicken noodle soup is the best and much healthier than canned soup. Using raw chicken & herbs, this Instant Pot soup is packed with flavor.
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7. Zucchini Lasagna
A not-watery healthy alternative to regular lasagna! Featuring zucchini and fresh basil, this one is a must-try this summer!
Ground Turkey & Zucchini Lasagna
Zucchini lasagna with meat sauce is the perfect summer dinner! It's healthy, high in protein, and made with cottage cheese & ground turkey!
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8. Healthy Greek Salad
After a trip to the farmer’s market, this salad is definitely a must-try! Featuring bell peppers, radish, red onion, and cherry tomatoes, this healthy Greek salad is full of summer produce!
Healthy Greek Salad Recipe
Having one simple, easy Greek salad recipe is never extra. Check this recipe out and see how our healthy Greek salad can be done in minutes.
9. Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
A simple and herby solution for all your fresh cherry tomatoes!
Roasted Tomatoes
Looking for simple ways to use up those cherry tomatoes you’ve been growing? These delicious Roasted Tomatoes are the the perfect way to enjoy them!
10. Strawberry Chicken Salad
An easy and fruity salad topped with delicious homemade maple dressing!
Strawberry Chicken Salad with Creamy Maple Dressing
This EASY Strawberry Chicken Salad and Creamy Maple Dressing are SO incredibly delicious and addictive you’ll be craving it every day! READY IN 20 MINUTES!
11. Stuffed Zucchini Boats
A fun and unique way to use up your fresh zucchini this summer!
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
These Vegetarian Zucchini Boats are perfect for an appetizer or light meatless dinner. The stuffed zucchini boats have black beans and corn with Mexican seasonings… so yummy! If gluten is a concern, the zucchini boats
12. Roasted Zucchini Salad
A fresh and zesty farmer’s market salad made with only a few simple ingredients!
Roasted Zucchini Salad
This Ultimate Zucchini Salad is so flavorful and healthy, you’ll want to make it all summer long!
13. Brown Butter Sage Roasted Carrots
A side dish that pretty much goes with everything and is simple and easy to make!
Easy Brown Butter Sage Roasted Carrots
These roasted carrots are the perfect side dish for any occasion with brown butter and crispy sage.
14. Roasted Lemon Basil Potatoes
A zesty and herby take on oven-roasted potatoes! Made in only 30-minutes, this one is definitely a recipe to try this summer!
Roasted Lemon Basil Potatoes
Fresh basil, lemon zest, lemon juice and olive oil give these roasted lemon basil potatoes a fresh and bright flavor. A perfect side dish for grilled or roasted seafood.
15. Asparagus & Tomato Quiche
A delicious and rich vegetable quiche loaded with gruyere cheese and fresh chives!
Asparagus and Tomato Quiche
This delicious vegetarian quiche with a butter crust is packed full of fresh asparagus, tomatoes, green onions and gruyere cheese.
16. Farmer’s Market Salad w/Avocado Dressing
Golden beets, radishes, cherry tomatoes, snap peas, and cucumber tossed together and drizzled with homemade herby avocado dressing!
Farmer’s Market Salad
A delicious farmer’s market salad featuring golden beets, heirloom tomatoes, radishes, and snap peas topped with a homemade avocado herb dressing.
17. Vietnamese Summer Rolls
A summer roll full of fresh farmer’s market produce and dipped in sweet and spicy homemade peanut sauce!
Vietnamese Summer Rolls
Vietnamese Summer Rolls are a healthy, delicious, and colorful summer lunch or dinner! Loaded with lots of veggies to serve alongside the perfect peanut dipping sauce.
18. Confetti Vegetable Barley Salad
This makes the perfect side dish on a hot summer day! Bell pepper, red onion, and fresh herbs tossed with beans and barley make a healthy and nutritious farmer’s market salad!
Vegetable Confetti Barley Salad
This simple barley salad recipe makes a delightful and refreshing side dish for all your backyard dinners and picnics. An easy summer salad with tons of fresh veggies and apple cider dressing that everyone will love.
19. Parmesan Garlic Zucchini Fries
A fun and healthy way to enjoy zucchini any time of year! Make a batch of these and watch them disappear!
Crispy Parmesan Garlic Zucchini Fries
Golden brown and crispy, these parmesan garlic zucchini fries are amazing every time! Perfect as a side or appetizer! This healthy dish is the best way to make fried zucchini without all of the oil.
20. Raspberry Salsa
A sweet and spicy salsa recipe to make with your freshly picked raspberries! Jalepeno adds a nice kick to this beautifully pink raspberry salsa!
Easy Homemade Raspberry Salsa
This easy raspberry salsa is inspired by the Pico De Gallo. Instead of tomatoes, use fresh raspberries to make this homemade fruit salsa dip.
21. Garden Zucchini Squash Casserole
A healthy casserole dish made with zucchini, yellow squash, fresh tomatoes, and lots of fresh basil, too!
Garden Zucchini Squash Casserole
Fresh zucchini, yellow squash, and ripe red tomatoes topped with toasted Italian breadcrumbs create this easy, healthy & colorfully delicious dish! GF and oil-free options.
22. Beet Salad w/Oranges
A refreshing salad made with shredded beets, oranges, and fresh mint leaves, all topped with a zesty orange dressing!
Beet & Orange Salad
This beet salad recipe can be quickly prepared in 20 minutes with shredded beets that soak up the orange juice dressing to give you a perfectly balanced yummy salad.
23. Tomato Cheese Tart
A rich and decadent cheese tart made with ripe tomatoes, cheeses, and fresh thyme leaves!
Tomato Cheese Tart
This gluten free tomato cheese tart with fresh thyme is a delicious breakfast, brunch or lunch dish, perfect for summertime!
24. Grilled Peach & Arugula Salad
A sweet and savory salad made with goat cheese, avocado, deliciously grilled peaches, and a basic vinegariette.
Grilled Peach & Arugula Salad
This grilled peach salad has juicy peaches, buttery avocado, creamy goat cheese, and spicy arugula to combine for a flavorful summer salad that delights all the senses.
25. Chopped Veggie Side Salad
A perfectly blended combination of cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, sweet onion, and feta cheese! All mixed together with a vinegar dressing, this summer salad is a light and refreshing side dish!
Chopped Veggie Salad
This Chopped Veggie Salad recipe is the perfect summer salad. Delicious, super easy to make and pairs perfectly with grilled foods.
26. Summer Squash Soup
A banner year for summer squash calls for a smooth soup that you can make in less than 30 minutes!
Summer Squash Soup
The best summer squash soup recipe. Creamy, silky smooth, and loaded with the flavors of summer. Serve warm or chilled. Gluten Free. Vegan.
27. Farmer’s Market Bruchetta
This appetizer consists of crostini bread piled high with fresh farmer’s market vegetables like corn, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes! Don’t forget the olive oil, fresh thyme, and goat cheese!
Farmers Market Vegetable Bruschetta
This Farmers Market Vegetable Bruschetta is the perfect party appetizer. Customize to make it gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan!
28. Loaded Green Cauliflower Pizza
Have you ever seen so many vegetables on one pizza? With fresh greens, tomatoes, and a cauliflower crust, this green pizza is a great dinner recipe to make after a trip to the farmer’s market!
Green Loaded Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Just because you’re gluten free doesn’t mean you can’t eat pizza! This crispy cauliflower pizza will be your new favorite way to enjoy the classic comfort food.
29. Farmer’s Strata
A healthy and fun new way to enjoy fresh vegetables! With mushrooms, kale, and Roma tomatoes, this eggy main dish is great any time of day!
Farmer’s Strata with Kale, Tomato, Mushrooms, and Feta
This Farmer’s Strata with kale and mushrooms is one of those meals you can enjoy anytime; breakfast thru dinner. It’s easy to make and delicious.
30. Easy Summer Salsa
Using fresh tomatoes and a few other simple ingredients, you can turn your farmer’s market finds into a delicious salsa to enjoy all summer long!
Fresh and Easy Summer Salsa
This easy homemade salsa recipe uses fresh tomatoes, onion and cilantro to make a great dip or condiment you just can’t stop eating!
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Well, there you have it! 30 recipes fresh from the farmer’s market! Which ones are you going to try?
xoxo Megan
