Seasonal Recipes
Search by ingredient or title, then cook what is in season. Some posts include multiple recipes designed to be made together.
September 8, 2026
Arugula, Apple & Avocado Salad
Peppery arugula and romaine with apple, avocado, cucumber, and almonds in a maple–balsamic vinaigrette—adapted from Laney Schwartz at Life is but a Dish.
August 28, 2026
Spicy Watermelon & Charred Corn Salad
Juicy watermelon, skillet-charred corn, and jalapeño in a zesty lime-herb dressing — with optional crushed corn nuts for crunch. From Home Cooking Collective.
August 18, 2026
Watermelon Cucumber Jalapeño Salad
Cubed watermelon, crunchy cucumber, and a little jalapeño with lime, basil, and sea salt — from Yay! For Food. Six ingredients, no cooking.
August 17, 2026
Fresh Corn Salad with Brown Butter, Chives & Chiles
Raw sweet corn and chives, doused with brown butter and fried Fresno chiles — from Food52. Eat it while the butter is still warm.
August 14, 2026
Watermelon Salad with Feta, Cucumber, and Mint
Sweet watermelon, cool cucumber, salty feta, and a honey-lime dressing — from The Mediterranean Dish. Fifteen minutes, no cooking.
August 12, 2026
Pitaya Cucumber Salad
A crunchy, refreshing side of sliced dragon fruit and cucumber in a sesame-soy dressing — from Tropical Acai. Chill, then serve.
August 3, 2026
Blistered Shishito Pepper and Mango Salad
Blistered shishitos with sweet mango, pickled red onion, avocado, and mint over lime-dressed napa cabbage—a bright BBQ-friendly salad.
August 3, 2026
Grilled Pluot Salad
Charred grilled pluots over baby greens with toasted nuts and honey mustard dressing—a fast summer salad with optional feta or goat cheese.
July 28, 2026
Passion Fruit Salad Dressing
A sweet-tart tropical dressing of passion fruit, olive oil, lime, vinegar, and honey—ready in minutes in the blender.
July 21, 2026
Cucumber and Melon Salad with Basil
Cool cucumber and sweet cantaloupe with a lime–agave dressing and torn basil—a hydrating no-cook side for hot summer days.
July 21, 2026
Perfect Caprese Salad
Peak-season tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil with olive oil and balsamic glaze—five minutes, no cooking, summer on a platter.
June 29, 2026
Roasted Beet and Peach Salad
Roasted beets with ripe peaches, mixed greens, walnuts, and blue cheese in a balsamic-mustard dressing—adapted from Julia Mueller at The Roasted Root.
May 26, 2026
Strawberry Cucumber Salad
A bright, refreshing salad with strawberries, cucumber, avocado, feta, mint, and a lightly sweet-tart vinaigrette.
May 8, 2026
Simple Tomato Cucumber Salad
Tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta over peppery arugula with lemon-pickled red onion and a quick lemon–oregano vinaigrette—Greek-salad vibes in about fifteen minutes.
April 22, 2026
Little Gem Salad
Little gem lettuce with creamy balsamic vinaigrette, winter citrus, Persian cucumbers, and savory granola—a bright side salad worth sitting down to.
April 15, 2026
Radish, Carrot & Cilantro Salad
Thin-sliced radishes and carrots with green onion and cilantro in a bright lemon–orange dressing—great with tacos or anything off the grill.
April 7, 2026
Beet, Arugula & Citrus Salad
A vibrant, citrus-forward beet salad with peppery greens and a simple lemon dressing.
March 31, 2026
Loquat Vinaigrette Salad
Tender greens tossed with a bright loquat vinaigrette—simple, seasonal, and quietly elegant.