June is a great month to look for easy recipes that don’t require baking or a lot of cooking time. I mean, who wants to turn on the oven when it’s 100 degrees outside? As a bonus, you get to take advantage of the season’s delicious fresh fruits and vegetables.

When making your healthy meal plans this month, look for recipes that allow you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family and friends. To help you on your healthy eating journey, check out these tasty recipes that you can make in 30-minutes or less!  

Rainbow Smoothie

This recipe works equally well as a nutritious and tasty breakfast or a quick and refreshing mid-day snack. You can use fresh or frozen berries, peaches, and any dark green leafy vegetable you have in your refrigerator.

Servings: 4
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of ice cubes
  • 1/2 cup of strawberries
  • 1/4 cup of blueberries
  • A handful of spinach
  • 1/2 cup of peach slices
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1/2 cup of 100% fruit juice
  • 1/2 cup of low-fat plain yogurt

Sweet Summer Peach Salsa

A summer spin on traditional salsa, this recipe is good on top of grilled chicken or fish. Try dipping with bell pepper strips, celery stalks, or cucumber slices to keep this a healthy snack or appetizer.

Servings: 8
Total Time: 20 minutes

  • 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1-pound peaches, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, minced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Zesty Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is refreshing and easy to make. Enjoy it for lunch or dinner, or take it to your next potluck picnic.

Servings: 8
Total Time: 30 minutes

  • 2 cups whole grain pasta, cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup cheese, cubed
  • 3 green onions, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing
  • Optional: deli meat, roasted or canned chicken, canned tuna, or beans

About the Author

Carla Paschal is Metrocrest Services Special Programs Coordinator. Before coming to Metrocrest Services, Carla worked as a Vice President of Marketing for Marsh & McLennan Agency and volunteered for Metrocrest Services’ Food Pantry and Holiday program.  As the Special Programs Coordinator, Carla loves working with volunteers to support Seasonal Programs like the holiday store.