Our 20 Most Colorful Recipes to Make With Fresh Summer Fruits and Veggies
Eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables is absolutely essential to a healthy, well-rounded diet. Also, there's just something undeniably "happy" about a plate of vivid red, purple, green, and yellow foods. This rainbow-inspired collection of our most colorful recipes with summer produce is guaranteed to brighten even the rainiest of days.
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Purple Cabbage Salad
Fresh or canned Mandarin oranges add sweetness and bright flavor to this stunning shredded red cabbage salad. If you want to go the extra mile, toast your pine nuts before sprinkling them in.
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Perfect Summer Fruit Salad
Take classic fruit salad up a notch with a sweet, fruity sauce made with orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, citrus zest, and a touch of vanilla extract. Allow ample time for the flavors to fully meld.
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Insalata Caprese II
This classic Italian recipe is beautifully basic. "Because this salad is so simple, fresh, top-quality tomatoes and mozzarella are important," advises recipe creator Marina.
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Raw Corn Salad
This healthy salad — full of corn, cherry tomatoes, avocadoes, and cucumbers — will be welcome at any backyard barbecue. It's easy to tailor to your tastes, according to recipe creator Steve Edwards, so play around to make it your own.
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Radish Top Soup
Raw radish greens are blended with potatoes, onions, butter, chicken broth, and heavy cream in this smooth soup recipe. Top with sliced radishes for an extra burst of color.
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Greek-Inspired Snack Board
The only rule for making this Greek-inspired snack board? There are no rules. Pair Soup Loving Nicole's yogurt-feta dip with your favorite fruits and veggies to customize your own photo-worthy spread.
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Greek Watermelon Pizza
This sweet and salty "pizza" (made with sliced watermelon, feta cheese, diced tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and fresh mint) makes a delicious summertime appetizer or light lunch.
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Chicken Parmesan with Zucchini Pasta
Zucchini noodles (zoodles, if you will) provide the perfect bed for pan-fried chicken breast, marinara sauce, and cheese in this low-carb twist on chicken Parm.
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Disney's Ratatouille
Allrecipes users can't get enough of this top-rated take on the traditional French recipe. "This was fabulous," raves reviewer Angie P. "I bought a bunch of veggies from a local farmer and this was a great way to use them."
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Heirloom Tomato Tart with Pesto and Mozzarella
How stunning is this heirloom tomato-topped tart with pesto and mozzarella? Use jarred pesto or try one of our top-rated Homemade Pesto Sauce Recipes.
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Vegan Green Bean, Tomato, and Basil Sheet Pan Dinner
Use garden fresh veggies to make this colorful, quick, and easy sheet pan dinner recipe. Add chicken or sausage if you're in the mood for heartier fare.
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Fruit Galore Sponge Cake
You can assemble this fruity rainbow-inspired sponge cake in just 15 minutes with five easy-to-find ingredients, so it's the perfect last-minute summertime dessert.
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Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
A light dressing made with vinegar, honey, and olive oil is the perfect finishing touch for this simple salad. "The dressing is amazing and the combination of flavors makes for a perfect spring or summer salad," says reviewer smac.
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Green Glow Smoothie Bowl
This refreshing and nutritious smoothie bowl — made with pineapple, spinach, and bananas — will have you "glowing from the inside out," according to recipe creator Sonja Overhiser.
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Healthy Berry and Spinach Smoothie
Sneak in some vitamin-packed green veggies with this smoothie made with just five healthy ingredients: berries, yogurt, orange juice, fresh spinach, and strawberries.
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Avocado and Grapefruit Salad with Mint-Dill Vinaigrette
You'll be proud to serve this restaurant-worthy salad at all your summertime get togethers. Hibiscus salt adds a "tangy dimension that is unbeatable," says recipe creator Buckwheat Queen.
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Creamy Asparagus and Peas Pasta
Fresh peas and asparagus add a welcome pop of flavor and color to this comforting and creamy fettuccine pasta, packed with bacon and topped with an Italian cheese blend.
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Mango-Tajin Ice Pops
A tablespoon of chile-lime seasoning gives these sweet mango-lime ice pops a subtly spicy kick. You'll need a good mold to make this recipe, so check out our round-up of the 10 Best Popsicle Molds to Keep You Cool All Summer Long.
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Perfect Lemon Curd
This sweet and tart lemon curd (made with just lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs, and butter) looks and tastes like pure sunshine. Pair it with tea and scones for a perfectly English snack.
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Meyer Lemon Avocado Toast
Brighten up your standard avocado toast with a bright burst of citrus flavor, thanks to lemon juice and zest. A pinch of cayenne adds a slight kick, while chia seeds provide welcome crunch.
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More Inspiration
Try one of our favorite Summer Salads. Plus, explore our entire collection of Summer Fruit and Vegetable Recipes.