From beautiful berries and juicy peaches to refreshing cucumbers and green zucchinis, in this seasonal produce guide, you will find a list of all the fruits and vegetables that are now in season as well as recipe ideas that will inspire you to eat fresh and seasonal throughout the month of JULY.
Fruits and vegetables always taste better when they are in season, harvested at the peak of freshness. Eating seasonal means not only eating fresh foods that are packed with nutrients but also savings in the family budget. To make it easier for you to plan your meals and make a grocery list, I created this seasonal produce guide to inspire you to eat healthily throughout the whole month.
Summer has definitely arrived. The weather is warming up and fruits and veggies grow and ripen faster. Peaches, apricots, tomatoes, melons, cucumbers... they colored everything in gorgeous bright Summer colors. Juicy berries and yellow sweet corn are popping on tables. The market is bursting with beautiful colors and freshness.
Here is a list of all the fruits and veggies that are in season in JULY. Looking for recipe ideas? Just click on the links below and grab all the inspiration you need to cook healthy this month.
Vegetables
Avocado, arugula, artichokes, beans, beets, bell peppers, bok choi, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chilies, chard, chicory, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, fava beans, fennel, french beans, garlic, green peas, horseradish, leeks, lettuce, kale, kohlrabi, new potatoes, okra, radishes, spinach, spring onion, shallots, summer squash, turnip, tomatillos, tomatoes, turnips, zucchini.
Fruits
Apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, currants, figs, grapes, cantaloupe, nectarines, oranges, peaches, pears, plums, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, watermelon.
Recipes to try in July
Breakfast recipes
- Blueberry Pancake Casserole
- Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Strawberry Chia Pudding
- Blueberry Chia Pudding
- Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding
- Mango Blueberry Smoothie
- Blueberry Banana Pancakes
- Berry Banana Breakfast Oat Bars
- Cinnamon Orange Granola
- Raspberry Chia Pudding
- Blueberry Oatmeal Porridge
Smoothies
- Strawberry Ginger Smoothie Bowl
- Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl
- Blueberry Avocado Smoothie Bowl
- Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
- Blueberry Banana Smoothie
- Strawberry Ginger Smoothie
- Mango Blueberry Smoothie
- Strawberry Kefir Smoothie
- Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie
- Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie
- Cherry Banana Smoothie
- Mixed Berry Smoothie
- Cherry Chocolate Smoothie
Salads
- Greek Chickpea Salad
- Black Bean Avocado Salad
- Egg Zucchini Noodle Salad
- Blueberry Feta Salad
- Pineapple Cucumber Salad
- Avocado Potato Salad
- Cabbage Carrot Slaw
- Arugula Beans Salad
- Tomato Cucumber Salad
- Refreshing Watermelon Salad
- Summer BLT chopped Salad
- Summer Corn Salad
Sups & Stews
- Carrot Curry Soup
- Carrot Ginger Soup
- Spicy Broccoli Soup
- Tomato Apple Soup
- Summer Spinach and Zucchini Soup
- Summer Minestrone
- Zucchini Soup
- Authentic Gazpacho
- Roasted Tomato Basil
- Tuscan White Bean Kale Soup
Main dishes
- Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta
- Easy Chicken Parmesan
- Turkey Burger With Greek Yogurt Topping
- Soy Chicken Screwers
- Cornflake Chicken Tenders
- Eggplant Casserole
- Easy Greek-Style Pork Skewers
- Mango Chicken
- Italian Zucchini Bake
- Stuffed zucchini Boats
- Baked Zoodles And Meatballs
- Eggplant Parmesan
Side dishes
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
- Zucchini And Feta Fritters
- Parmesan Roasted Zucchini
- Garlic Parmesan Baked Eggplant
- Eggplant Pizza
Desserts
- Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes
- Lemon Oatmeal Muffins
- Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
- Raspberry Lemon Loaf Cake
- Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Dark Chocolate Cherry Brownies
- Strawberry Banana Muffins
- Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfait
- Cherry Chia Jam Cornbread
Snacks
- Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
- Lemon Turmeric Energy Balls
- Peanut Butter Coconut Balls
- Peanut Butter Protein Balls
- Chocolate Prune Energy Balls
- Healthy Coconut Bites
- Apple Nachos
- Frozen Strawberry Bites
Drinks
- Strawberry Milk
- Cold Brew Iced Coffee
- Cold Brewed Iced Earl Grey Latte
- Iced Matcha Latte
- Cold Brewed Iced Mocha Latte
- Iced Coconut Matcha Latte
- Iced Coffee Protein Shake
More recipes
- 15 Refreshing Summer Drinks
- 10 Healthy Strawberry Recipes
- 20 Easy Healthy Lemon Dessert Recipes
- 20 Immune Boosting Smoothies
- 30 Chia Seeds Recipes
- Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
- Blackberry Chia Seed Jam
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This post was originally published in July 2018. It has been updated with more information on July 2021.
Tara @ A Daily Dose of Fit says
Totally hitting the farmer's market this weekend!
Ilka says
So much great produce in July! I can't decide what produce I like the most - I just love it al!!
Esther says
Oh yes!!! Love me some summer produce! Great guide!
Carmy @ carmyy.com says
I love peach season!!!
Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says
This is a helpful list! Usually I just go and blindly shop at the farmers market, haha, but knowing what's in season would be helpful to get a rough idea of meals for meal planning before I go!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
I've been love love loving all the seasonal produce lately!! It doesn't get better than summer produce!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
I've been loving arugula, blackberries and zucchini lately. Summer produce is the best
Christina Bauer says
My fridge and table are just filled with fresh, seasonal produce! I can't get enough, and don't mind at all simply eating fresh produce for most of my meals :D
Abbey Sharp says
This post got me SO excited for summer! Will definitely be making good use out of this resource!