CSA Recipes - June 17, 2026

1. Lime Basil Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: Summer Crisp Lettuce (Purple Fusion), English Cucumbers (Margarita), Basil (Lime), Dill (Teddy)

• Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces.

• Slice cucumbers into thin rounds.

• Chop lime basil and dill.

• Toss with olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper.

• Serve chilled for a refreshing summer salad.

2. Summer Squash & Pepper Skillet

Ingredients: Summer Squash (Butterfingers/Zephyr), Pepper Mix, Swiss Chard (Bright Lights), Basil (Lime)

• Slice squash and peppers into strips.

• Sauté in olive oil until tender-crisp.

• Add chopped Swiss chard and cook until wilted.

• Finish with chopped lime basil and a squeeze of citrus.

3. Cucumber & Pepper Lettuce Cups

Ingredients: Summer Crisp Lettuce (Purple Fusion), English Cucumbers (Margarita), Pepper Mix, Dill (Teddy)

• Separate large lettuce leaves.

• Dice cucumbers and peppers into small pieces.

• Mix with chopped dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

• Spoon into lettuce leaves and serve as fresh handheld bites.
  

4. Swiss Chard & Summer Squash Ribbon Salad

Ingredients: Swiss Chard (Bright Lights), Summer Squash (Butterfingers/Zephyr), English Cucumbers (Margarita), Dill (Teddy)

• Thinly slice chard leaves and stems.

• Use a peeler to make squash ribbons.

• Slice cucumbers thinly.

• Toss with dill and a simple vinaigrette of olive oil and apple cider vinegar.

5. Garden Greens & Pepper Sauté with Lime Basil

Ingredients: Swiss Chard (Bright Lights), Summer Crisp Lettuce (Purple Fusion), Pepper Mix, Basil (Lime)

• Sauté sliced peppers in olive oil until softened.

• Add chopped Swiss chard and cook until tender.

• Stir in torn lettuce during the last minute for a light wilt.

• Finish with fresh chopped lime basil and a pinch of sea salt.