Yellow Summer Squash is July’s Harvest of the Month

Yellow summer squash offers more than just a cheerful color to your plate — it also provides abundant nutrients and sweet, fresh flavor. It’s quick and easy to slice, and there’s seemingly no wrong way to cook it: It’s great grilled, sauteed, steamed, or baked. Check out our tasty recipes and learn why yellow squash is an awesome way to enhance your summer meals. 

The mild sweetness of yellow summer squash pairs well with savory dishes. It’s a popular choice for stir fry, burritos and casseroles. If you have a spiralizer, you can spiralize the squash into spaghetti-like noodles and top it with refreshing herbs like basil and mint.

Most of the vitamins and nutrients in yellow summer squash are in the skin, so keep the peel intact as you prepare it. The peel contains valuable antioxidants such as beta-carotene and lutein, which help support eye health. Yellow squash is also a good source of vitamin C — an essential vitamin for the immune system, and vitamin B6 — necessary for the nervous system. 

Next time you’re out grocery shopping, select yellow summer squash that’s firm and free of blemishes and soft spots. Similar to zucchini (another type of summer squash), small-to-medium yellow squash of up to eight inches is typically preferred for its texture and flavor. Store the squash in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator for up to seven days. 

Check out these nourishing squash recipes:

• Baked Parmesan Squash
• Stuffed Summer Squash
• Grilled Squash with Balsamic Glaze