What's In Season- May
May is Mediterranean Diet Month! —And what better way to celebrate one of our favorite times of the year than by embracing seasonal eating and heart-healthy habits?
May is Mediterranean Diet Month! —And what better way to celebrate one of our favorite times of the year than by embracing seasonal eating and heart-healthy habits? Beyond Mediterranean Month, May offers plenty of reasons to gather around the table—Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day are all on the horizon. And remember, one of the best places to start building healthy habits is right on your plate. So let’s take a look at the delicious produce in season this month:
Vegetables: Think crisp salads, grilled veggies with a drizzle of olive oil, or light spring pastas. In season now are artichokes, asparagus, kale, Swiss chard, lettuces, spring peas, radishes, tomatoes, and mushrooms—perfect for adding color and nutrients to your meals.
Fruits: Keep it simple with a flavorful fruit bowl, or use fresh fruit as a topping for Greek yogurt or oatmeal. Strawberries, pineapple, rhubarb, apricots, and cherries are beginning to make their sweet appearance this month.
And don’t forget—fragrant basil and mint are plentiful in May, bringing fresh flavor and antioxidants to everything from salads to sauces to main meals.
Check out a list of our special events below, planned for May! Stay tuned for our Laconiko olive oil and oregano giveaway and our FREE Cooking Class on Substack, Tuesday, May 13th at 12pm CT!
Kale and Lentil Salad with Beets and Feta
This salad perfectly balances the robust, earthy flavors of kale and lentils, the natural sweetness of beets and carrots, and the savory, salty notes of olives and feta. The lemon vinaigrette adds a bright, zesty tang that combines all the flavors, making this salad refreshing and satisfying.
Chopped Summer Salad with Strawberries, Avocado, Corn, and Asparagus
We are ready for summer over here and this salad is summer in a bowl! It’s quick and easy to throw together and full of summer flavor. To make this a meal, try adding grilled chicken or shrimp and adding your favorite nut – we recommend pecans with this one.
Greek Spaghetti Squash Salad
Spaghetti squash is a great lower-calorie, lower-carbohydrate alternative to pasta. It is also high in fiber, which can aid with digestion and weight loss and can help lower cholesterol levels. The neutral flavor of spaghetti squash absorbs all the flavors of this simple skillet meal.
Mediterranean Fruit Salad with Mint
Instead of washing and cutting fruit for each snack, try combining your favorite fruits into a big bowl of fruit salad. This simple preparation makes it so much easier to incorporate fruit into your daily routine. The mint adds a unique, zesty flavor, and the lime preserves the color of the fruit fresh.
Happy Cooking!
Pam and the Team