One of the best things about summer is the sudden influx of beautiful summer produce. Markets, grocery stores, and gardens are practically bursting with fresh summer vegetables, ready to be enjoyed. You can grill them, sauce 'em up, or eat them as leftovers, but really, this is the time to be enjoying them in all their raw, crunchy glory. Here are 10 recipes that celebrate the crisp veggies of summer.
Radish Cous Cous by cristinasciarra

Creamy Cucumber "Side" by Lizthechef

Summer Slaw by amanda

Plum Avocado Summer Salad by Lena S.
Crunchy Celery, Radish and Turnip Slaw in Blue Cheese Sauce by Kukla

Dilled, Crunchy Sweet-Corn Salad with Buttermilk Dressing by creamtea

Jeffrey Alford & Naomi Duguid's Spicy Cucumber Salad by Genius Recipes
Purslane Salad by Linzarella

Patricia Wells' Zucchini Carpaccio with Avocado and Pistachios by Genius Recipes

Shades of Green Chopped Salad by fortheloveofyum

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