7 refreshing vegetables perfect for summer

Summer

Summer heat can zap your energy levels, but these refreshing vegetables are here to help! Packed with water and essential nutrients, theyll keep you hydrated and cool while providing a delightful crunch or juicy bite.

Zucchini

This versatile summer squash is another high-water-content vegetable (over 90%). It can be grilled, roasted, spiralized into zoodles (zucchini noodles), or added to soups and stews for a mild, refreshing flavor.

Tomato

A true summer fruit (yes, its a fruit!), tomatoes are bursting with flavor and juicy goodness. Theyre perfect for salads, sandwiches, salsas, or simply enjoyed on their own.

Bell Peppers

Bell peppers come in a variety of vibrant colors (green, red, yellow, orange) and add a sweet or slightly spicy crunch to summer dishes. Enjoy them sliced raw in salads and crudité platters, grilled, roasted, or stuffed.

Corn

Theres nothing quite like the taste of fresh, sweet summer corn on the cob. But you can also enjoy corn kernels chopped into salads, salsas, or succotash.

Lettuce

A staple for summer salads, lettuce is a cool and refreshing way to add greens to your diet. There are many varieties to choose from, each with its own unique flavor and texture.

Spinach

While spinach technically isnt a summer vegetable, its a great source of vitamins and minerals and can be enjoyed chilled in salads or smoothies for a refreshing summer treat.

Cucumber

This quintessential summer veggie is over 90% water, making it a hydrating champ. Enjoy it sliced in salads, sandwiches, or gazpacho, or munch on baby cucumbers for a cool, refreshing snack.