Southwestern markets are bursting with fresh fruits and vegetables. Oranges are a great way to lighten up any meal, and avocados and asparagus are essential summer produce picks.


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Southwest

Make the most of the freshest seasonal ingredients from the Southwest with our delicious FoodFit recipes. We've collected an assortment here for you to try, but you can find more using the search box above.

Oranges

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 Ginger-Lime Chicken Teriyaki with Orange Salad
 Orange-Ginger Biscotti
 Beet, Orange, Onion and Olive Salad
Joyce Goldstein


Avocados

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 Easy Guacamole
Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger
 Avocado, Citrus and Bibb Lettuce Salad
 Grilled Chicken with Oranges and Avocado


Asparagus

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 Lemon-Pepper Fettuccine with Asparagus and Shrimp
 Roasted Asparagus Salad
 Asparagus Risotto with Gremolata
Joyce Goldstein


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Use the National Directory of Farmer's Markets to find your local market.

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