These dishes take advantage of the tasty produce you could find during this season.

Red-wine vinegar brightens the dish, while feta adds a tangy, slightly salty flavor.

Loaded Cucumber & Avocado Sandwich

This loaded cucumber-and-avocado sandwich is filled with creamy avocado and crispy cucumbers.

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Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly

Ricotta cheese mixed with extra-sharp Cheddar adds flavor, while sliced red peppers offer a splash of color.

Spinach & Dill Pasta Salad

Edamame gives this veggie-packed vegan pasta salad a bit of feel-full protein.

Serve topped with extra freshly ground pepper, if desired.

a recipe photo of the Bell Pepper and Feta Chickpea Salad served in a bowl

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly

Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.

Or pack it up the night before for an easy grab-and-go lunch in the morning.

Serve over salad greens, on grilled whole-wheat country bread or tucked in a whole-wheat pita pocket.

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a recipe photo of the Chickpea, Beet & Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Addelyn Evans

loaded cucumber and avocado sandwich

Jacob Fox

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a recipe photo of the Tuna Salad & Tomato Sandwich

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser

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Salmon-Stuffed Avocados on a blue surface

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

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