31 healthy seasonal recipes to cook this July featuring peak summer produce like tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, corn, berries, and fresh herbs. Easy, flavorful meals for every day of the month!
Seasonal cooking is kind of my thing, catch the entire “what to cook” series here.
“If I had my way, I'd remove January from the calendar altogether and have July twice.”
— Roald Dahl
There’s something about July that feels both wild and effortless — the days stretch long, the sun is high, and the garden seems to grow while your back is turned. This year, I’m harvesting with confidence: delicate stalks of broccolini, overflowing baskets of tender greens, and more blooming chamomile than I know what to do with. It’s a far cry from my early gardening days, when I crossed every finger hoping something (anything!) would sprout.
Seasonal eating has always been part of my nutrition philosophy, but growing even a small portion of my own food has deepened that connection in ways I never expected. When you’ve pulled garlic from the soil yourself, or eaten berries still warm from the sun, you start to understand how flavor, nourishment, and timing are all woven together.
If you don’t garden, don’t worry — the farmer’s markets are overflowing this time of year. Below you’ll find 31 healthy seasonal recipes to celebrate July’s best ingredients — simple, colorful meals that make the most of the season.
WHAT'S IN SEASON IN JULY?
July is peak season for fresh, vibrant produce — the kind of food that practically begs to be eaten raw, grilled, or tossed together with olive oil and lemon. My morning harvests are bursting right now: black raspberries, sun-cured garlic, and onions pulled straight from the soil. Whether you’re gardening, hitting the farmer’s market, or stocking up at the grocery store, this is a month to cook with color and ease.
Fill your market bags with these seasonal goodies:
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuces
- Peppers
- Raspberries
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini
- Fresh herbs
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HEALTHY SEASONAL RECIPES TO MAKE IN JULY
Healthy July Breakfasts
Quick, satisfying, and full of seasonal flavor, I'm very into smoothies in the summer!
FRESH & FLAVORFUL SUMMER SALADS
Summer meals should be light, fresh, exciting, and also easy. There are many summer days when I am perfectly happy with a fresh cucumber salad and a big bowl of cooked greens, or a chilled soup and a hunk of cheese.
MAKE AHEAD PASTA AND GRAIN SALADS
Picnic-perfect, potluck-ready, and meal prep-approved—these hearty pasta and grain salads are a staple in my summer kitchen. They get better as they sit and are endlessly adaptable based on what you’ve got on hand.
LIGHT + EASY SUMMER DINNERS
Hot weather calls for meals that don’t require a lot of fuss—or heat. These simple, nourishing dinners are perfect for weeknights when you want real food without hovering over the stove.
SUMMER BBQ CLASSICS – POTATO SALAD + COLE SLAW
BBQs just aren’t complete without classic potato salad and crunchy coleslaw. Here are my favorite recipes that bring creamy, tangy, and refreshing flavors to your summer gatherings—easy to make ahead and crowd-pleasing every time.
NATURALLY SWEET TREATS
When fruit is at its peak, dessert doesn't need to be complicated. These simple, naturally sweet recipes let July’s berries, stone fruit, and melons shine.
BONUS NO-COOK RECIPES FOR HOT DAYS
Too hot to cook? I’ve got you. These no-cook meals and snacks are cooling, colorful, and still packed with seasonal flavor—perfect for days when even turning on the stovetop feels like too much.
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