10 Fresh Ways to Use Up Your Garden Harvest (No Waste!) 🥕


Hi, Reader,

If your garden—or your weekly farmers market haul—is overflowing, now’s the time to put those fresh veggies to good use!

From crisp pickles and roasted veggie sides to clever ways to preserve the bounty for later, these 10 recipes are all about celebrating seasonal produce.

Whether you're swimming in tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, or greens, there's something here to help you enjoy every last bite.

If you're planning to preserve any of your garden goodies this season, you may want to grab this FREE Preserving Guide that has lots of helpful info broken down by produce item!


10 Fresh Recipes From the Garden

These Quick Pickled Cucumbers with green onion are made in the refrigerator for a simple summer snack or quick side dish!


Fresh, ripe tomatoes and sliced mozzarella is topped with basil and balsamic vinegar to create this irresistible caprese salad. This quick and easy salad comes together in a matter of minutes and elevates any meal it is served with.


This sautéed side dish with zucchini is full of onion, tomato, herbs, and of course zucchini to make a bright and fresh side that tastes out-of-this-world delicious. It’s such a quick and easy dish to cook on the stovetop and gives another tasty use for all the zucchini from the garden!


The Ultimate Hummus and Veggie Sandwich piled high with veggies and sprouts, loaded with creamy hummus, and held together with sturdy whole grain bread. Meatless sandwiches never looked so good!


This easy Cornbread Salad recipe has all of your favorite summertime flavors — tomatoes, corn, pinto beans, and the star of the show, cornbread! Topped with a rich and creamy homemade ranch dressing, it’s a perfect potluck dish.



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