#summer-produce

#summer-produce

Though May through early fall is watermelon season in the U.S., you might very well see the fruit in grocery stores in the dead of winter or other off-seasons. It's likely the fruit was harvested and imported from Central American countries, like Mexico or Costa Rica, with warmer year-round climates. However, out-of-season melons are sometimes picked before fully ripe to make up for time spent in transport to the store, as well as storage.

Step aside, 'Watermelon sugar high.' (Harry Styles fans, rise up). When warm weather strikes, we're all about 'Watermelon salad high.' A typical watermelon salad comprises cubed watermelon, red onion, English cucumber, lime juice, and feta cheese crumbles. Bright, refreshing watermelon salad is one of the best ways to maximize seasonal summer produce - but if you're fresh out of feta, don't trip.

Toasted pistachios are combined with garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and salt to create a crunchy topping that elevates simple pasta with burst Sun Gold tomatoes.

Cutting zucchini lengthwise into quarter-inch-thick planks ensures they maintain enough surface area for grilling, allowing for optimal char marks and easier handling.