Summer is the season when vegetables truly shine—bursting with color, flavor, and crisp freshness. From sweet corn and juicy tomatoes to tender zucchini and vibrant bell peppers, summer veggies bring a bright, healthy twist to every meal. This collection of recipes showcases the very best of the season, featuring dishes that celebrate fresh produce in all its glory. Whether you’re grilling, roasting, or tossing together a quick salad, these summer vegetable recipes are perfect for keeping your meals light, and vibrant. Spotlight summer vegetables all season long.
Easy Roasted Ratatouille
“This is my simple, cheap, and easy version of ratatouille. Mine may not be classic, but it’s good. Sometimes I use it as a main dish, others as a side, and sometimes I stuff it inside a pita.” – April
Zucchini and Vegetable Side Dish
“We have a garden every year and we love the fresh veggies. I think I have made zucchini dishes in every way imaginable and still find more each year. This one is quick and easy while the chicken or other meat is on the grill.” – Mary
Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salad
“A quick and easy salad to whip up on a busy day. A refreshing accompaniment to spicy main dishes.” – Karen
Southern Fried Yellow Squash
“This crispy Southern Fried Yellow Squash is the ultimate summer side dish. Made with yellow squash, seasoned flour, and buttermilk, it’s golden, crunchy, and full of Southern flavor.” – Debbie
Rainbow Grilled Vegetable Medley Pilaf
“This colorful dish can be served as a main dish or a side, and is great hot or cold!” – Crystal
Zucchini Tomato Pie
“The pairing of tomatoes and zucchini is delicious in so many dishes, and this pie approach, which I modified from a Bisquick recipe site, is one more way to bring life to them when they’re out of season.” – Jenay
Avocado Stuffed Tomatoes
“A friend brought this to a backyard party once and I really liked it. She was kind enough to give me the easy recipe. I have made it several times and everyone seems to really enjoy the little morsels of coolness.” – Jeanne
Squash, Yellow Crooked Neck, Southern Style
“This recipe is not fat or sugar-free! Definitely not for diabetics, dieters, or the faint-hearted! This is an old Southern-style way of cooking squash. My family loves this.” – Caroline
Grilled Vegetables with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze
“My mom and grandmother would make this when they had leftover veggies that they couldn’t use, or it wasn’t enough to make a complete dish. I often cut up flat bread or pita, or crunchy Italian bread to go with it.” – Denise
Roasted Garden Veggie Sandwich
“In the summer everything is so delicious coming from the garden. Roasting veggies brings out all the wonderful natural flavors. These sandwiches are a family favorite.” – Cheryl
Squash Stir-Fry
“To make this side dish vegetarian, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.” – Beverley
Candied Squash
“I have been making candied squash for years. My family loves it. When I made it for my friends at one of my get-togethers, they also loved it.” – Bobby
Zucchini with Corn and Cheese (calabacitas con elote y queso )
“If you like zucchini, fresh corn, and cheese, you will love this dish. This is an old family recipe. It can be used as a side dish with any kind of meat or even eaten as a main dish if you are a vegetarian.” – Trina
Grilled & Stuffed Squash
“We always have an abundance of crookneck squash each year in our garden. I started experimenting with this recipe a few years ago using other fresh vegetables from the garden ~ it’s deeeelicious!” – Holly
Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
“A Mediterranean-inspired tortellini pasta salad that is packed with vegetables and flavour!” – Kevin