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30 Essential Summer Foods

Here are 30 essential foods that just scream summer — from fresh in-season produce to juicy burgers on the grill.

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Blueberries

Blueberries burst with a sweet-tart flavor that's classic in summer pies, jams and fruit salads. July is National Blueberry Month, but we like to celebrate this beloved berry all summer long.
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Blackberries

These purple-black clusters are the perfect berries to add sweet flavor and lush texture to warm-weather breakfasts and desserts.
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Cantaloupe

This sweet and fragrant melon is a superstar in everything from fruit salad when left plain to savory starters when wrapped in salty prosciutto.
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Figs

Leave the dried figs on the shelf — fresh summer figs are plump and juicy with a sticky-sweet center and honeylike flavor that's delicious raw or cooked. Figs make perfect partners to savory items like cheese, cured meats and balsamic vinegar, and range in color from deep purple to brown to green, each with their own distinct flavor.
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