With late spring and early summer in the same month, produce really starts to pick up at the farmers market, early season CSAs, and our gardens (finally!). Let's talk about what's in season in June and how to use it in fresh, nourishing meals.
June feels like SUCH a gift when it comes to produce! Especially after a long winter in Wisconsin, this month marks the start of summer. The farmers markets are vibing with lively produce and flowers, CSAs are delivering the early season boxes (mine starts the first week of June - yippee!), and gardens are sprouting.
Whether you're a pro at eating seasonally or just starting to dabble, I've put together this guide based to help you know what to look for and what to cook in June.
Perhaps my favorite part of seasonal eating is how it creates ritual around how we obtain and cook food, which helps me live more slowly and intentionally in the precious months of summer. Read on for some more details around June seasonal produce and recipe inspiration!
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- What's in Season in June?
- Seasonal Recipes to Make This June
- Wholesome Strawberry Crisp (SO Jammy!)
- Creamy Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
- Strawberry Salmon Summer Salad (Ready in 20 Minutes!)
- Easy Goat Cheese Crostini with Pickled Strawberries
- Quick Pickled Strawberries (Naturally Sweetened!)
- Greek Yogurt Pancakes with Strawberry Compote
- Spring Greens
- Everyday Leafy Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
- Fruity Caprese Pasta Salad
- Simple Citrusy Chard Salad with Beets and Carrots
- Roasted Beet and Avocado Salad with Basil Lime Vinaigrette
- Radishes
- Simple Roasted Radishes (Melt in Your Mouth!)
- Peas
- Crunchy & Fresh Snap Pea and Edamame Salad
- New Potatoes
- Easy Pesto Potato Salad
- One Pan Berbere Chicken with Dill Roasted Potatoes
- Tender Spring Herbs
- Quick Creamy Cucumber Salad with Yogurt Dill Sauce
- Vegan Parsley Walnut Pesto
- Pesto Pasta Salad with Chicken (Ready in 20 Minutes)
- Baked Chicken Meatballs with Fresh Herbs
What's in Season in June?
In June, be sure to stock up on:
- Vegetables: rhubarb, asparagus, snap peas, New potatoes, spring onions, lettuce, radishes, arugula, spinach
- Fruits: strawberries, sweet cherries
- Herbs: dill, cilantro, tarragon, chives
How to eat seasonally where YOU are: I speak generally about what it's season in June, but the reality is that the timing of these seasonal fruits and veggies will vary slightly across climates within the same hemisphere.
The best (and most fun!) way to know what's in season near you? Experience it for yourself! Go to local farmers markets, natural food co-ops, and sign up for a CSA share.
Notice what is local and available. Maybe even join a community garden or start your own, even if it's one simple pot of veg.
Seasonal Recipes to Make This June
Strawberries
Hooray, strawberries! To me, strawberry season means summer is HERE. No more surprise 35 degree nights before Memorial Day. Nope, it is summertime, and the strawbs are juicy. Here are some fresh strawberry recipe ideas, both sweet and savory.
Wholesome Strawberry Crisp (SO Jammy!)
This wholesome strawberry crisp is an easy and delicious spring and summer dessert! Naturally sweetened, it's bursting with jammy strawberries and a golden oat crisp topping that'll leave you coming back for seconds.
Creamy Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
These strawberry shortcake overnight oats are a healthy, easy breakfast that's ready for you when you wake up! Get the most out of a strawberry season by using fresh, sweet strawberries, along with almond extract to get that shortcake flavor.
Strawberry Salmon Summer Salad (Ready in 20 Minutes!)
Fresh summer greens, strawberries, salmon, asiago, crunchy salted maple almonds, and simple balsamic vinaigrette will make this beautifully textured, flavorful strawberry salmon summer salad a regular in your meal rotation!
Easy Goat Cheese Crostini with Pickled Strawberries
A crowd-pleasing summer appetizer that can easily turn into dinner (you'll just want to keep eating it)! Goat cheese crostini with pickled strawberries is a delightful, unexpected, and bright way to celebrate strawberry season on the beginning of summer.
Quick Pickled Strawberries (Naturally Sweetened!)
These quick pickled strawberries are tangy, naturally sweetened, and incredibly easy to make-no boiling required! A fun, low effort recipe that lets fresh strawberries shine while adding a bright, unexpected twist to salads, toast, cheese boards, and more. A must-try for strawberry season!
Greek Yogurt Pancakes with Strawberry Compote
These healthy Greek yogurt pancakes are super light and fluffy while being made with wholesome ingredients! Topped with the easiest strawberry compote for a next-level pancake breakfast.
Spring Greens
CSAs are packed with greens in June, and they need to be eaten quickly (within 3-5 days is best). Here are some salads and recipes to use up those greens like spinach, arugula, lettuce, and chard.
Everyday Leafy Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
For those times when you need one more side dish to round out the meal! This simple leafy green salad will go with any meal and comes together quickly.
Fruity Caprese Pasta Salad
A twist on traditional caprese pasta salad with the addition of grapes, whole wheat pasta, and arugula. Perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, and making ahead for healthy lunches throughout the week!
Simple Citrusy Chard Salad with Beets and Carrots
This simple chard salad with beets and carrots is fresh, vibrant, and nourishing. Featuring leafy greens, crisp raw beets, crunchy carrots, and a bright citrus vinaigrette, it comes together in just 15 minutes. Enjoy it as a refreshing side or add protein for a more complete meal!
Roasted Beet and Avocado Salad with Basil Lime Vinaigrette
This roasted beet and avocado salad has a variety of flavors and textures that come together in one big, hearty, delicious salad. Shake up your healthy lunch routine!
Radishes
Delicious raw with butter and salt, or roasted! If you buy radishes with tops, be sure to remove the tops before storing in the fridge to avoid the radish root losing moisture.
Save the greens for salads, or for tossing with your roasted radishes.
Simple Roasted Radishes (Melt in Your Mouth!)
Roasting radishes transforms this spicy root veggie into a mild and sweet version of itself! A delicious, simple, and colorful side dish that comes together in about 25 minutes.
Peas
Snap peas and shelling peas start to show up at many farmers markets in June in Wisconsin, perhaps even earlier if you live in a warmer spot.
Snap peas make great snacks for kids, and are also delicious when thinly sliced on the bias (at an angle) and tossed into crunchy salads.
Crunchy & Fresh Snap Pea and Edamame Salad
A fresh and crunchy snap pea and edamame salad with a lemony miso ginger dressing. Perfect as a simple side salad, or for adding to grain bowls (or poke bowls!).
New Potatoes
I love love looovvee new potatoes! They're in season in early spring, with tender skin, sweet flavor, and creamy textures. Use them in any recipe you'd use potatoes, or try one of the recipes below.
Easy Pesto Potato Salad
An easy pesto potato salad with roasted potatoes and red onions tossed in your favorite pesto, with fresh parsley and chives. Serve warm or room temp as a side dish for summer barbecues or any time of year!
One Pan Berbere Chicken with Dill Roasted Potatoes
This one-pan berbere chicken with dill roasted potatoes is bold, cozy, and no-fuss-perfect for an easy dinner with big flavor. Serve with cucumber salad, pickled onions, and feta for fresh and balanced dinner.
Tender Spring Herbs
Here are a few ways to use up dill, tarragon, chives, mint, and other early spring herbs you might get in your CSA share, farmers market, or garden.
Quick Creamy Cucumber Salad with Yogurt Dill Sauce
Make this creamy cucumber salad when you're wondering what else you should make with dinner! It's especially great as a side for cookouts and is ready in 20 minutes.
Vegan Parsley Walnut Pesto
This vegan parsley walnut pesto is SO simple and perfect for spring! Parsley is brightly flavored herb and delicious alternative to basil in pesto. Use on pasta, grilled fish or meat, or dip roasted veggies!
Pesto Pasta Salad with Chicken (Ready in 20 Minutes)
This simple pesto pasta salad with chicken tastes like a gourmet deli pasta salad and comes together in 20 minutes or less! It's packed with protein and can easily take on more veggies. Meal prep it for lunches all week, or share it as a potluck dish to serve a crowd.
Baked Chicken Meatballs with Fresh Herbs
These herby baked chicken meatballs come together in only 30 minutes! This makes them perfect to make on a weeknight, or totally quick to meal prep in a Sunday for meals during the week. Enjoy them in bowls, sandwiches, or a classic saucy pasta!
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