From juicy immune-boosting citruses to crunchy superfood carrots, in this illustrated seasonal produce guide, you will find a list of fruit and vegetables in season in May. Also included are more than 50+ seasonal recipes that will inspire you to eat fresh and seasonal throughout the whole month.
Welcome to month 5 of my Monthly Seasonal Produce Guides!
It's May, and spring is in full bloom, flooding stores and markets with an abundance of fresh, beautiful produce. Everywhere you look, you see vibrant colors, from the rich red of juicy tomatoes to the lush green of spinach, and the bright yellows of lemons.
Mouth-watering strawberries, blueberries, and cantaloupes add to the mix, all bursting with freshness and flavor. It's a delightful season for food lovers!
If you're wondering what fruit and vegetables are in season in May, here is a full list of all the produce now in season.
Looking for recipe ideas? Click on the links below and grab all the inspiration you need to cook healthily throughout the month.
Vegetables in season May
Artichokes, arugula, avocado, asparagus, beets, bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, collard greens, cucumber, endive, fave beans, funnel, kale, leeks, parsnips, onions, peas, potatoes, radicchio, spinach, tomatoes, zucchini.
Fruits in season May
Apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, cherries, grapefruit, lemon, lime, mango, oranges, nectarines, peaches, plums, raspberries, strawberries.
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May recipes
Breakfast recipes
- Blueberry Banana Pancakes
- Berry Banana Breakfast Oat Bars
- Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Strawberry Chia Pudding
- Blueberry Chia Pudding
- Cinnamon Orange Granola
- Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Raspberry Chia Pudding
- Blueberry Pancake Casserole
- Blueberry Oatmeal Porridge
- Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl
- Blueberry Avocado Smoothie Bowl
- Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich
- Chickpea Avocado Toast
Smoothies
- Strawberry Ginger Smoothie Bowl
- Blueberry Banana Smoothie
- Strawberry Ginger Smoothie
- Yogurt Lemon Smoothie
- Mango Blueberry Smoothie
- Strawberry Kefir Smoothie
- Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie
- Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie
- Cherry Banana Smoothie
- Mixed Berry Smoothie
- Pineapple Peach Smoothie Bowl
- Cherry Chocolate Smoothie
- Orange Mango Turmeric Smoothie Bowl
- Grapefruit Ginger Smoothie
- Orange Carrot Persimmon Smoothie
- Cantaloupe Peach Smoothie
- Apple Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Salads
- Egg Zucchini Noodle Salad
- Blueberry Feta Salad
- Avocado Potato Salad
- Pineapple Cucumber Salad
- Cabbage Carrot Slaw
- Arugula Beans Salad
- Ham Salad
- Simple Avocado Tomato Salad
- Strawberry Cucumber Spinach Salad
- Cucumber Dill Feta Salad
- Spring Pea Pasta Salad
- Asparagus Feta Salad
Soups & Stews
- Carrot Curry Soup
- Beet Kohlrabi Soup
- Carrot Ginger Soup
- Spicy Broccoli Soup
- Tomato Apple Soup
- Cabbage Soup
- Pea Asparagus Soup
- Spring Minestrone Soup
- Green Pea Soup
- Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Main dishes
- Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta
- Easy Chicken Parmesan
- Turkey Burger With Greek Yogurt Topping
- Soy Chicken Screwers
- Cornflake Chicken Tenders
- Lemon Garlic Orzo With Asparagus
- Cabbage Stir Fry
- Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
- Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
- Pineapple fried Rice
Side dishes
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
- Broccoli Parmesan
- Grilled Asparagus
- Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus
- Ham & Cheese Asparagus
- Roasted New Potatoes With Asparagus
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower
- Cauliflower Bites
Desserts
- Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes
- Lemon Oatmeal Muffins
- Raspberry Lemon Loaf Cake
- Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Dark Chocolate Cherry Brownies
- Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Strawberry Banana Muffins
- Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
- Apple Cinnamon Muffins
- Easy Apple Pear Crisp
- Orange Carrot Oatmeal Cookies
- Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfait
- Cherry Chia Jam Cornbread
Snacks
- Carrot Cake Energy Balls
- Lemon Turmeric Energy Balls
- Apple Pie Energy Bites
- Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
Drinks
- Strawberry Milk
- Cold Brewed Iced Earl Grey Latte
- Iced Matcha Latte
- Cold Brewed Iced Mocha Latte
- Iced Coconut Matcha Latte
- Iced Coffee Protein Shake
More recipes
- 20 Healthy Mother’s Day Recipes
- 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
- Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad for Cinco De Mayo
This post was originally published in May 2018. It has been updated with new recipes and republished in May 2023.
Jenn says
Love eating seasonal and these monthly recaps of what's in season are so helpful - thank you!! Bring on the arugula!!!
Katherine says
Thanks for all the great recipes to make the most of May's seasonal produce!
Marsha says
What a great recipe round-up for May! Can't wait to try some :)