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    Home » Blog Post

    Seasonal Foods to Eat in May

    Modified: May 17, 2025 by Susan Pridmore · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    A plate of arugula and chickpea salad with olives and sun-dried tomatoes with text overlay.

    In May, we're at the height of springtime. Different areas of the country have wildly varying temperatures and rainfall this month, and this impacts what's in season where you live. This post covers main kinds of produce to take advantage of this month in most areas of the country.

    A plate of a farro salad with asparagus, fava beans, green onions, and radishes with text overlay.

    Jump to:
    • 🌳 Artichokes
    • 🫛 Fava Beans
    • 🍓 Rhubarb
    • 🥦 Cauliflower
    • 🥗 Arugula
    • 🫛 Snap Peas

    The weather and soil are warmed up in many areas of the country and there's a widening variety of produce available at your local markets. Asparagus is still in season, as are beets, broccoli, and strawberries.

    Click on each of the above links for recipes for each fruit and veggie to continue eating this month.

    This month, we're featuring artichokes, fava beans, rhubarb, cauliflower, arugula, and snap peas. Fava beans and rhubarb in particular are difficult to find out of season, so grab them while you can.

    🌳 Artichokes

    Stuffed Artichokes with Tabbouleh

    Artichoke on a plate stuffed with a tabbouleh salad made with quinoa instead of the more typical bulgar wheat grain.

    More artichoke recipes...

    🫛 Fava Beans

    Warm Farro Salad with Asparagus and Fava Beans

    Farro salad with asparagus, fava beans, and radishes.

    More fava bean recipes...

    🍓 Rhubarb

    Mini Strawberry and Rhubarb Crisps

    Four mini strawberry rhubarb crisps with 4 spoons.

    🥦 Cauliflower

    Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini

    Roasted cauliflower on tahini sauce on a black serving tray.

    More cauliflower recipes...

    🥗 Arugula

    15-Minute Simple Lemony Arugula and Chickpea Salad

    Chickpea salad with olives and arugula on a plate topped with Parmesan-style cheese.

    More recipes with arugula...

    🫛 Snap Peas

    Herby Crispy Rice with Snap Peas and Raisins

    A bowl of cooked rice tossed with fresh herbs, scallions and raisins.

    More recipes with snap peas...

    I hope you give some of these recipes a try! If you do, I'd love to hear how it went for you.

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    About Susan Pridmore

    Susan Pridmore is an award-winning cookbook author and the owner of The Wimpy Vegetarian. She has been featured in Huffington Post, Healthline, BuzzFeed, and has written for and developed recipes for The Food Network and Parade Magazine. She is professionally trained and focuses on easy vegetarian recipes for busy lives, bread-baking, and tips for new vegetarians. Susan lives in the mountains in Lake Tahoe with her husband and mini-labradoodle.

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