Spring Greens: 8 Vibrant Veggie Recipes

By Jenn Segal

Spring! Time to usher out those heavy comfort foods and welcome lighter, brighter salads and veggies with these vibrant veggie recipes.

Spinach Salad with Berries, Pecans & Raspberry Vinaigrette

Get ready for oohs and aahs—this spinach salad with berries, pecans, and goat cheese is an absolute stunner!
Sautéed Asparagus and Peas

Asparagus and peas prove the old adage: what grows together, goes together. This is the perfect side dish for spring!
Green Pea Soup

Made from sweet peas, fresh basil, lime, and vegetable broth, this pea soup is light, bright, and perfect for spring.
Grilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon & Feta

Perfect for lunch or a light bite, this grilled asparagus salad should be served with a hunk of warm bread to sop up the lemon-scented olive oil and feta.
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

This spinach salad combines crispy thick-cut bacon, mushrooms, and soft-boiled eggs with a warm bacon vinaigrette. Pair with a rotisserie chicken and dinner is done!
Asparagus Soup with Lemon and Parmesan

This asparagus soup tastes rich, yet it’s made without heavy cream – just veggies, broth, and a bit of Parmesan cheese puréed to silky perfection.
Arugula Salad with Lemon, Olive Oil, and Parmigiano-Reggiano

Peppery greens, bright lemon, nutty Parmigiano-Reggiano, and extra-virgin olive oil make this simple arugula salad a classic—serve it as a starter or pile it onto crispy chicken cutlets, a white pizza, or grilled steak.
Green Pea & Asparagus Soup with Feta, Mint & Pita Croutons

Welcome spring with a bowl of this vibrant green pea and asparagus soup topped with feta cheese and pita croutons—just perfect, whether you enjoy it hot or chilled!