All The Delicious Fruits, Veggies, And Produce In Season For May 2024

Strawberries

Strawberries are one of the yummiest produce in season for May, since they can taste like literal candy when ripe. They're just a classic when it comes to spring fruits!

What to make:

• Strawberry Smoothies
• Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
• Chilled Strawberry Soup
  
• Strawberry Pancakes
  
• Strawberry Basil Margaritas
  
• Strawberry Chia Cookies

Rhubarb

Rhubarb is a stalk vegetable that blooms beautifully in spring. It's commonly used in pies, but you could also make some boozy cocktails with rhubarb! Here are a few ideas to get you started.

What to make:

• Rhubarb Pie
• Strawberry Rhubarb Bellinis

Mango

Mango is oh-so tropical, lending a blissful vacation vibe to any recipe. From drinks to snacks, you can count on mango to be super juicy this season. Try one of our recipes!

What to make:

• Mango Curry Shrimp
• Jicama Mango Salsa
• Mango Sorbet
  
• Mango Peach Frosé

Kiwi

Kiwis pack a nutritious punch, supplying more than twice your recommended daily amount of vitamin C. We adore that they're an immune-boosting fruit and can taste like candy when eaten at peak ripeness!

What to make:

• Kiwi-Pineapple Smoothies
• Strawberry-Kiwi Adult Capri Sun Drinks
• Kiwi Chia Seed Pudding

Pineapple

We could honestly eat an entire pineapple by ourselves. It's that yummy! Pineapple is equally yummy in savory dishes as it is in sweet ones, and we have plenty of recipe ideas to explore with this produce in season.

What to make:

• Pineapple Margaritas
• Pineapple Al Pastor Tacos
  
• Candied Pineapple
  
• Piña Colada Cake
  
• Salmon Burgers with Grilled Pineapple

Beets

Beets are famous for being rich in antioxidants, which is helpful especially if you're trying to eat an anti-inflammatory diet. Try one of these recipe ideas for a nutritious boost!

What to make:

• Beet Salads
• Red Velvet Beet Cupcakes
  
• Beet Hummus

Citrus

Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, limes, and lemons thrive this time of year! Use 'em to make juice, mix 'em into sauces and dips, or make them the star of your recipes and cocktails!

What to make:

• Chocolate Orange Truffles
• Citrus Sangria
  
• Lemon Drop Martinis
  
• Brûléed Grapefruit Tart
  
• Lemon Loaf
  
• Instant Pot Orange Chicken
  
• Blood Orange Cocktails
  
• Lemon Chicken Skewers

Avocado

Avocado can be used in recipes way beyond your regular avocado toast. Take advantage of this produce in season this May by making spreads, dips, sauces, and more with this green fruit!

What to make:

• Avocado Pasta
• Vegan Avocado Red Velvet Brownies
  
• Guacamole
  
• Stuffed Avocados
  
• Mint Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream

Broccoli

Good ol' broc is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, and you don't have to eat it plain if you don't want to! Broccoli makes an excellent side dish for pastas and casseroles, plus it gets pretty yum when you roast it in the oven.

What to make:

• Easy Roasted Broccoli
• Steamed Sea Bass with Broccoli, Mushrooms, and Summer Squash

Carrots

Carrots, whether you eat them crunchy or cooked down, are the perfect spring veggie. You may know carrots for being able to benefit your vision, but they also can lower cholesterol levels and even help prevent cancer! Sneaking carrots into soups or salads is an easy way to make use of the seasonal veg.

What to make:

• Carrot Hot Dogs
• Carrot Cake
  
• Finger Food Appetizers with Carrot Marmelade

Spinach + Arugula

We all loathed spinach as kids, but it's gained some real appeal since we've grown up! Spinach is another easy produce in season that you can sneak into recipes like smoothies and pasta sauces. We can't forget a classic spinach dip, either! Arugula is also in season for May, so get ready to make some delish salads, too.

What to make:

• Spinach Dip
• Jalapeño Spinach Queso
  
• Green Pasta
  
• Salads
  
• Spinach Mushroom Gnocchi Casserole

Artichokes

Fresh artichokes are a blast to cook with if you've never tried it! They'll be super fresh and tasty when you pick them up from your local market. If you're wondering what to do with this piece of produce, we've got a few ideas...

What to make:

• Spinach-Artichoke Dip
• Stuffed Artichokes
• Steamed Artichokes with Garlic Butter
• Spinach Artichoke Muffins
  
• Spring Vegetables Napoltiana

Peas

Peas are such an underrated vegetable, in our opinion. They're great when eaten alone, but they also help bulk up soups, pastas, and more. You could even make a delish risotto with some peas!

What to make:

• Sweet Pea + Asparagus Soup
• Blender Pea Soup

Radishes

Radishes aren't particularly tasty on their own, but they make excellent garnishes for salads, sandwiches, and even tacos. They pack a healthy punch with vitamin C and calcium!

What to make:

• Tilapia Tacos
  
• Salad Cake
• Radish Salad

Asparagus

This stalky veggie used to yuck us out as kids, but now, it's super delish when we roast it in the oven or grill it with some fish.

What to make:

• Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus

Cauliflower

Broccoli's cousin, cauliflower, is so versatile. Make some cauli wings or cauli rice to sneak in some good veg.

What to make:

• Roasted Cauliflower + Burrata
• Cauliflower Fried Rice
  
• Chicken + Cauliflower Rice Bowls

Green Onion

Green onion can bring flavor to any dish, plus it makes an excellent garnish.