What To Cook In June

June might just be one of my favorite months for cooking. The farmers markets are bursting with colorful fruits and veggies, the berries are sweet, the tomatoes are finally starting to taste like tomatoes again, and there are so many fresh ingredients to build easy meals around.

If you've ever stood in the produce aisle wondering what to make with all those gorgeous strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, avocados, and fresh herbs, this guide is for you. I've rounded up some of my favorite June recipes organized by ingredient so you can make the most of what's in season right now.

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What's In Season In June?

Whether you're looking for quick summer weeknight dinners, fresh summer salads, healthy side dishes, or a simple dessert packed with seasonal fruit, you'll find plenty of delicious inspiration below. Let's get cooking!

What To Cook In June

Berries 🍓

What's in season:

• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Blackberries

More Recipe ideas:

• Strawberry Spinach Salad
• Strawberry Overnight Oats
• Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
• Berry Crisp
• Blueberry Muffins

Avocados 🥑

While avocados are available year-round, they're especially popular in summer meals.

Avocado Salad

Fresh, vibrant, and ready in 10 minutes! This Avocado Salad is the perfect healthy side dish for any meal. Loaded with fresh flavors and super easy to make.

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More Recipe ideas:

• Guacamole
• Avocado Toast
• Salmon Salad
• Mango Shrimp Salad
• Shrimp Salsa

Zucchini & Summer Squash 🌱

June is peak zucchini season, and there are so many delicious ways to turn this versatile summer vegetable into an easy meal.

Stuffed Zucchini Boats (With Creamy Chicken)

Stuffed Zucchini Boats are filled with the flavors of creamy chicken parmesan. Easy and beautiful looking dinner that everyone in your family or friends will love. I provide bake zucchini in oven or read my grilling instructions instead!

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More Recipe ideas:

• Sauteed Zucchini
• Zucchini Fritters
• Roasted Zucchini
• Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Tomatoes 🍅

June is when tomatoes start coming into their own, bringing sweet, juicy flavor to salads, pasta dishes, sandwiches, and easy summer dinners.

Spinach Tomato Pasta (Quick Meatless Dinner)

Enjoy this Spinach Tomato Pasta recipe for a quick and delicious meatless dinner! With fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, and a light garlic butter sauce, it's easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights.

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Cherry Tomato Pico De Gallo

This Cherry Tomato Pico de Gallo is fresh, tangy, and ready in just 10 minutes-perfect for tacos, bowls, or dipping with chips!

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Roasted Cherry Tomato Confit

This easy tomato confit recipe uses cherry tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and olive oil for a rich, slow-roasted flavor. Perfect pasta, toast, or topping up whipped ricotta appetizer!

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Recipe ideas:

• Caprese Salad
• Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
• Classic Pico de Gallo
• Blsamic Chicken Breast
• Spaghetti Bolognese

Cucumbers 🥒

Cucumbers are at their peak in June, adding fresh crunch to everything from salads to quick no-cook meals.

15 Minute Korean Cucumber Salad (Spicy Cucumber Salad)

Korean cucumber salad, an oi muchim recipe, is a refreshing and delicious salad that you can find in any Korean restaurant, but today, you get to make this spicy Korean cucumber salad recipe in the comfort of your kitchen as a side dish to your favorite Asian-inspired main course or Korean barbecue.

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Marinated Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad (Just 5 Minutes)

Marinated cucumber tomato and onion salad is a fresh summer side dish, it only takes 5 minutes to throw together, super simple and delicious. No summer feasting and BBQ party is the same without this salad.

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Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad

Savor the fresh flavors of summer with our creamy cucumber tomato salad. Perfect for BBQs and picnics, this dish is a crowd-pleaser!

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Creamy Cucumber Pea Salad

This creamy cucumber pea salad is packed with spring veggies, fresh herbs, and a tangy yogurt-feta dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

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Recipe ideas:

• Crunchy Zucchini & Cucumber Salad
• Tzatziki
• Salmon Cucumber Rolls

Corn 🌽

Fresh summer corn is one of June's biggest highlights, bringing natural sweetness and crunch to all kinds of seasonal recipes.

Corn Casserole (Fresh, Frozen or Canned Corn)

Creamy Corn Casserole is a delightful side dish that combines the flavors of cornbread, creamed corn, and soufflé, topped with a tasty golden-brown crust. It's perfect for preparing in advance, making it an excellent choice for potlucks and holidays.

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Cajun Corn On The Cob Recipe (Grilled, Baked, or Air Fryer)

Roasted Cajun corn on the cob is easy to make in the comfort of your home. Perfectly cooked corn is dipped in a creamy-cajun-mayo sauce, sprinkled with salty crumbled cheese, and is the best choice for large summer parties. use one of my 3 methods to make it!

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One-Pot Parmesan Zucchini and Corn

This Parmesan zucchini and corn skillet is a quick 15-minute summer side dish made in one pan with fresh zucchini, sweet corn, garlic, lemon, and Parmesan cheese. Easy, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights or BBQ dinners.

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Recipe ideas:

• Corn Ham Salad
• Air Fryer Elote
• Corn Fritters
• Corn Dip

Green Beans 🫛

Fresh green beans are one of the simplest summer vegetables, adding color, crunch, and flavor to any meal.

Garlic Sauteed Green Beans

These easy garlic sauteed green beans are bright, buttery, and ready in 20 minutes. The perfect fresh green bean side dish for holidays or weeknight dinners.

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Asian Stir Fry Green Beans with Mushrooms

These Asian stir fry green beans with mushrooms are savory, garlicky, and better than takeout. A quick 20-minute veggie-packed side dish perfect for busy weeknight dinners or healthy meal prep lunches.

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Recipe ideas:

• Garlic Green Beans
• Green Bean Casserole

Bell Peppers 🫑

Bell peppers are one of summer's most versatile vegetables, bringing bright color and sweet flavor to all kinds of meals.

Greek Stuffed Mini Peppers With Spinach and Feta

These Greek Stuffed Mini Peppers are filled with a creamy spanakopita-inspired mixture of spinach, feta, herbs, and cheese. Perfect healthy appetizer or dinner!

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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Easy Weeknight Dinner, One Pan)

These easy sheet pan chicken fajitas are a quick 30-minute dinner made on one pan. Juicy chicken, roasted peppers, and simple seasoning-perfect for busy weeknights.

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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice and Ground Beef

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice and Ground Beef are an easy Southwest-style dinner made with lean beef, black beans, and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

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Recipe ideas:

• Fajitas
• Stuffed Peppers
• Salmon & Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers
• Roasted Pepper Hummus

Leafy Greens 🥬

June is a great time to enjoy fresh leafy greens, whether you're building a big salad or adding them to your favorite dinner recipes.

Chimichurri Steak (with New York Strip)

Bring bold flavors to the table with this Chimichurri Steak and New York Strip recipe! Juicy, seared steak topped with zesty chimichurri sauce makes for a truly mouthwatering meal.

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Easy Healthy Vegetable Frittata Recipe (Ready in 30 Minutes)

This Healthy Vegetable Frittata dish is packed with loads of extra veggies so you can get at least one portion out of 5-a-day needed. Easy to make during busy weeknights and require less than 30 minutes of your time.

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5-Ingredient Apple Kale Green Juice Recipe

This healthy green juice recipe is made with leafy greens, green apples, English cucumbers, lemons, and celery. Making your own fresh juice with anti-inflammatory ingredients is great way to consume those green veggies that you'd normally forget to add to your menu.

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Chopped Apple Kale Salad

This chopped apple kale salad with miso mustard dressing is a quick, healthy, and crunchy salad perfect for easy lunches or weeknight dinners.

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Recipe ideas:

• Kale Salads
• Spinach Smoothies
• Grain Bowls
• Chimichurri Sauce
• Kale Mashed Potatoes
• Sauteed Greens

Cabbage 🥬

Affordable, versatile, and packed with crunch, cabbage is a summer staple that works in everything from fresh salads to hearty skillets.

Cabbage Pie (Savory and Delicious!)

This is one of the best cabbage meals you'll ever have. Ultra cheesy cabbage pie is bursting with rich flavor. It is made using simple ingredients like shredded cabbage, mozzarella cheese, and eggs. We like to serve this cabbage casserole with sour cream or greek yogurt and some freshly chopped parsley.

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Ground Turkey Cabbage Stir Fry

This Ground Turkey Cabbage Stir Fry is a fast and healthy one-pan dinner made with lean turkey, crunchy cabbage, and a spicy homemade sauce.

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Spicy Sauteed Cabbage, Kale and Chickpeas Skillet (Vegetarian)

This easy sautéed cabbage, kale, and chickpeas skillet is a quick, flavorful one-pot vegetarian meal with a spicy twist. Easily made vegan, is gluten-free, and ready in 30 minutes.

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Recipe ideas:

• Cabbage Stir Fry
• Coleslaw
• Summer Salads
• Cabbage Curry

Radishes

Radishes add a fresh, peppery crunch to salads, bowls, slaws, and simple side dishes, making them a fun way to brighten up summer meals.

Quick 3 Ingredient Pickled Daikon Radish

This quick and easy pickled daikon radish recipe requires only 3 main ingredients (not counting salt and water) and will be ready to eat in just one day. It's sweet, tangy, delicious, and requires almost no prep! Top your soups, woks, banh mi sandwiches and tacos with this scrumptious crunchy pickled radish.

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Easy Refrigerator Pickled Radishes

These quick pickled radishes and onions are crisp, tangy, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for tacos, sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, and adding fresh flavor to everyday meals.

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Creamy Cucumber Salad With Radishes

Creamy Cucumber Salad has only 5 ingredients, comes together in seconds, and is the most refreshing salad for your BBQ meats. Loaded with cucumbers, dill, onion, and radishes this salad is bursting with flavors and good for you nutrients.

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Recipe ideas:

• Garden Salads
• Add as a topping to Grain Bowls

Cherries 🍒

Sweet, juicy cherries are one of the highlights of June and are perfect for everything from easy desserts to breakfasts and fresh summer snacks.

Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Love cherry and cheesecake? Try these no bake cherry cheesecake bars with a buttery shortbread crust for a hassle-free dessert option.

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Recipe ideas:

• Cherry Smoothies
• Cherry Pies
• Fruit Salads

Peaches, Plums, Apricots 🍑

Peaches, plums, and apricots start making their appearance in June, bringing plenty of sweet, juicy flavor to desserts, salads, and summertime treats.

Peach Cobbler With Canned Peaches

This delightful dessert combines the natural sweetness of canned sweet peaches with a buttery, crumbly topping for a mouthwatering experience that will have you coming back for seconds. And the best part, is can be prepared within minutes and simple ingredients.

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Peach Cobbler Pound Cake

This peach cobbler cake recipe is a moist and flavorful dessert - a scrumptious mixture of peach cobbler and pound cake. The sweet and juicy peaches with cinnamon sugar mixture create delicious flavor throughout the cake. The cake is then topped with a vanilla glaze drizzle once cooled from baking.

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Recipe ideas:

• Peach Smoothies
• Peach Salads
• Grilled Peaches

Herbs 🌿

Basil, dill, parsley, mint, and other fresh herbs are at their peak in June and can instantly brighten almost any recipe.

What's in season:

• Basil
• Dill
• Mint
• Parsley
• Chives
• Cilantro

TikTok Green Goddess Salad

Packed with crisp cabbage, refreshing cucumbers, scallions, crunchy pistachios, and wholesome Green Goddess dressing, this TikTok Green Goddess salad is fresh flavors and nutritious green goodness.

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More Recipe ideas:

• Dressings
• Pesto
• Herb Sauces
• Summer Salads

Easy Summer Dinners For June

When the weather heats up, I find myself reaching for simple dinners packed with fresh summer produce. These easy June dinner recipes make the most of seasonal ingredients while keeping mealtime light, flavorful, and stress-free.

15 Min Salmon Rice Bowl

Enjoy a simple and healthy Salmon Bowl recipe! Preparing this single serving of glazed salmon in the oven is a breeze. We love to serve this poke bowl on a bed of rice, top with avocado, cucumber, nori, edamame, green onions, and cilantro for a burst of flavor and freshness.

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