July brings the hottest time of the year – and at the same time the greatest variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. Juicy summer fruits, aromatic herbs and light vegetables make July the perfect month for refreshing drinks, salads, light stir-fries or barbecue recipes.
Practical kitchen helpers such as stand mixers, slow juicers, food processors, air fryers and ice cube makers allow seasonal products to be processed quickly, healthily and creatively.
Summer drinks & smoothies – freshness for hot days
Mint – intensely fresh & cooling
Perfect for summer lemonades, infused water, smoothies or cold soups.
A blender is perfect for making refreshing drinks with mint.
Melons: Watermelon & Honeydew melon
Melons are among the most popular summer fruits.
- Ideal for smoothies
- Perfect for water-rich summer drinks
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Great for fruit salads
A blender can create an ice-cold melon shake in seconds – especially good with ice cubes.
Summer fruit – sweet, juicy & rich in vitamins
Peach, mirabelle plum, plum & damson
These stone fruits are particularly aromatic in July.
They are suitable for:
- Smoothies
- summer desserts
- light fruit salads
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Jams (suitable for food processors)
Grape – sweet & refreshing
Grapes are ideal for mixed drinks or as a snack. They provide plenty of natural energy and antioxidants.
Tip: Freeze briefly → like natural “grape ice cream pralines”.
July vegetables – perfect for light summer dishes
Tomato – summer classic number 1
Raw, blended or cooked – tomatoes go with everything:
- Gazpacho in a blender
- light tomato sauces
- fresh salads
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Grill side dish
Bell peppers – colorful & rich in vitamins
Ideal for:
- fresh raw food
- stuffed peppers
- colorful pan dishes
- Mixed sauces or dips
Potatoes – versatile & filling
In July, the main potatoes available are early potatoes – thin skin, delicate in taste.
Perfect for light summer dishes such as baked potatoes in the air fryer or potato salad.
Kohlrabi – mild & crisp
Raw, grated or thinly sliced → ideal for salads.
Boiled, steamed or lightly fried, it makes a perfect side dish.
Radishes & Daikon – spicy & refreshing
These root vegetables go well in salads or cold mixed sauces.
They can be finely grated in seconds using a food processor.
Beetroot – earthy taste & nutrient-rich
Whether cooked, grated or blended – ideal for:
- red smoothies
- Summer Bowls
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light vegetable dishes
Chives – fresh aroma
Perfect as a topping for:
- Salads
- Potato dishes
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Bread spreads
Herb mixtures can be prepared quickly in a food processor.
July Power Foods Overview
- Mint – refreshing & cooling
- Tomato – rich in vitamins & aromatic
- Watermelon & Honeydew Melon – hydrating
- Peach, mirabelle plum, plum, damson – sweet summer fruits
- Grapes – energizing & antioxidant
- Potatoes (new potatoes) – light & popular
- Kohlrabi, radishes, daikon radish – crisp & perfect for salads
- Bell peppers – colorful & versatile
- Beetroot – nutrient-rich
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Chives – fresh aroma for light summer dishes
Conclusion: July stands for refreshment, color and lightness.
The variety of summer fruits and fresh vegetables makes July ideal for creative, light and healthy recipes.
With the right kitchen gadgets, drinks, salads, bowls or barbecue side dishes can be prepared quickly and with plenty of vitamins.
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