Our 20 Most Colorful Recipes to Make With Fresh Summer Fruits and Veggies

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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.  

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. 

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."

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

Sneak in some vitamin-packed green veggies with this smoothie made with just five healthy ingredients: berries, yogurt, orange juice, fresh spinach, and strawberries. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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.  

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.