Hi friends,

I hope you've been enjoying the warmer weather and finding time to get outside!

May was a whirlwind for our family. Softball season kicked off for all three of my daughters, and my own ladies' slo-pitch season started as well. Most weekends were spent traveling to tournaments, cheering from the sidelines, packing snacks, and soaking up all the excitement that comes with ball season. As busy as it was, I wouldn't trade those memories for anything.

One of the highlights of May was Mother's Day. For the first time in a while, all three of my daughters were home from college and university to celebrate together. They surprised me with a beautiful Alaskan Spruce tree to start a memorial garden in honor of some very special family members we've lost over the years: our beloved dog Juno, who passed away from bone cancer in December, my mom who passed away in January 2021, and my mother-in-law who passed away in the spring of 2022. It was an incredibly thoughtful gift, and I'm looking forward to creating a peaceful garden space that celebrates their memories.

Now that June has arrived, local produce stands and farmers' markets are starting to fill up with some of the freshest fruits and vegetables of the season. It's one of my favorite times of year to make big, colorful salads packed with flavor.

What's Fresh in June?

Keep an eye out for these seasonal favorites:

🥬 Lettuce and mixed greens
🥒 Cucumbers
🌱 Peas and pea shoots
🥬 Spinach
🌿 Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, dill, mint)
🍓 Strawberries
🍒 Cherries
🌿 Asparagus
🧅 Green onions
🥕 New carrots
🌱 Radishes
🥦 Broccoli
🍅 Early greenhouse tomatoes

These fresh ingredients make it easy to create healthy meals that are full of color, crunch, and flavor.

​23 Healthy and Fun Salads to Make This June​

I've rounded up 23 of my favorite June salad recipes that highlight seasonal produce and make the most of what's fresh right now.

Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a side dish for the barbecue, or a colorful salad to bring to a potluck, you'll find plenty of inspiration here:

🥗 Strawberry salads bursting with sweet seasonal berries
🥗 Fresh cucumber salads perfect for hot afternoons
🥗 Asparagus salads that celebrate spring's final harvest
🥗 Crunchy vegetable-packed salads for meal prep
🥗 Protein-rich salads that make satisfying lunches
🥗 Bright and refreshing pasta salads for gatherings

👉 Check out all 23 June salad recipes here:https://www.salads4lunch.com/salad-guides/june-salad-recipes/​

I hope these recipes inspire you to enjoy the abundance of fresh produce June has to offer. If you make one of the salads, I'd love to hear about it! Reply to this email and let me know which recipe you're trying first.

Wishing you a wonderful June filled with sunshine, fresh food, and plenty of time outdoors!

Happy salad making, Janice ​salads4lunch.com​ ​​​​ Click to explore more great recipes salad dressing ideas hearty salad ideas easy soup ideas If you ever have a question, want to tell me something, or just want to say hi, you can find me at the following places: ​Pinterest // TikTok // Facebook // Instagram // Salads for Lunch​ P.S. Don't forget to check out my free resource library! The password is romainecalm, all lowercase and no spaces. ​FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY​ ​Check out all my favorites in my Amazon storefront!​

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