8 Creative Recipes That Highlight Fave Summer Veggies

Greek Salad

Quick, refreshing, and filled with fresh veggies and tangy feta, Greek Salad is a go-to dish that only takes 15 minutes to prepare. Perfect for any summer celebration, its simple dressing ties everything together beautifully.

Summer Squash Sheet-Pan Tacos

These vibrant vegetarian tacos feature tender summer squash, garlicky hummus, smoky tahini sauce, and za’atar pickled shallots. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas, they offer a delightful blend of textures and bold flavors.

One-Pan Summer Vegetable Ragú

This Mediterranean-inspired stew is a summer comfort dish with zucchini, summer squash, cherry tomatoes, and onions. Roasted to perfection and enhanced with Aleppo pepper

Caprese Salad

A classic Italian starter, Caprese Salad showcases juicy, in-season tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella. Simple and elegant, it's the ideal way to highlight the flavors of late summer produce.

Creamy Corn Pasta

With no cream needed, this pasta’s sauce is made from pureed fresh corn, garlic, and scallions. Topped with Parmesan and basil, this dish is a quick and satisfying summer meal ready in 30 minutes.

Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups

Lighten up your lasagna with zucchini slices wrapped around creamy ricotta, all baked in marinara sauce. This summer twist on a classic dish is rich in flavor yet perfect for warm evenings.

Ratatouille

This French vegetable medley, made famous by the animated film, is simpler than it looks. With layers of eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers in a tomato base, it’s a deliciously easy weeknight meal.

Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Steaks

Overflowing with zucchini? Try these cheesy garlic zucchini steaks. Topped with garlic oil, mozzarella, and parmesan, they’re a standout vegetarian side that might steal the show at your next barbecue.