What's in season
In season in May
10 fruits, vegetables and herbs from our recipes are at their best in May in Western Europe. Cook them now, when they taste best and travel least.
Cooking in Northern North America? See what is in season there in May
New this month
- Bok choy
- Cucumber
- Fresh dill
- Green peas
- Russet potato
- Sweet potato
- Tomato
Vegetables
- Bok choy1 recipe
- Cucumber10 recipes
- Fresh parsley8 recipes
- Green peas3 recipes
- Iceberg lettuce1 recipe
- Spinach15 recipes
- Tomato29 recipes
Herbs
- Fresh dill2 recipes
Also in season
- Russet potato2 recipes
- Sweet potato3 recipes
Recipes for May
Every seasonal ingredient in these recipes is in season in May.
Sardine Salad Toast with Tomato and Skyr
Creamy mashed sardines with skyr and Dijon are folded with juicy diced tomato, then piled onto crisp whole wheat toast. Removing most of the tomato seeds keeps the topping fresh without making the bread soggy.
Lemon-Dill Salmon Patties with Creamed Spinach and Roasted Potatoes
Pan-seared salmon patties with lemon, Dijon mustard, shallot, and dill develop a crisp brown crust while staying moist inside. They are served with silky oat-creamed spinach and roasted baby potatoes with browned edges.
Chickpea, Spinach and Paneer Curry with Rice-Quinoa
Golden paneer cubes sit in a thick tomato, spinach and chickpea curry, softened with Greek yogurt after the heat is off. Rice and quinoa cook together into a light, fluffy base with a little more bite than rice alone.
Summer Protein Buddha Bowl
This fresh summer bowl leans plant-forward without tasting like punishment. Fluffy quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, baby spinach, avocado, and a cool lemon yogurt dressing make the kind of lunch that feels hydrating, filling, and vaguely like you still have your life together, even if the weather says otherwise.
How we decide what is in season
Each ingredient in our catalogue has the months it is harvested locally in each region. This page lists the ones our recipes use that are in season in May, and leaves out those available all year, such as grains, dried legumes and oils. Seasons shift with the weather and the place: treat it as a guide, and trust your market.