As the seasons change and the days grow warmer, there’s nothing quite like the abundance of fresh vegetables that spring and summer bring to our tables. From vibrant salads to flavorful grilling favorites, these seasons offer a cornucopia of delicious possibilities for incorporating seasonal produce into our meals. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, there’s something truly special about cooking with vegetables at the peak of their freshness. In this article, we’ll explore a variety of spring and summer vegetable recipes that celebrate the bounty of the season. From light and refreshing dishes perfect for picnics to hearty mains that make the most of seasonal ingredients, these recipes are sure to inspire you to embrace the flavors of spring and summer in your cooking.
Burrata Caprese
Burrata caprese is easy to make in only 10 minutes! Ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and burrata are drizzled with balsamic and virgin olive oil.
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Roasted Vegetables (My Favorite Spring Version!)
Spring roasted vegetables are a mix of new potatoes, leeks, and asparagus, topped with lemon slices. A flavorful spring vegetable dish!
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One Pot Chicken And Rice With Spring Veggies
One Pot Chicken and Rice With Spring Veggies is my favorite weeknight meal for my family and is the perfect 30 minute recipe.
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Spring Salad
This Spring Salad with asparagus, hard boiled eggs, peas and radishes is topped with bacon and creamy yogurt dill dressing to make it utterly delicious!
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Fresh Spring Rolls Recipe (+ Peanut Sauce)
Rice paper spring rolls that taste like they’re from a restaurant! Fill with your favorite veggies along with shrimp, chicken, or tofu!
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Vegetable Tian
Vegetable Tian is a gorgeous vegetarian side dish. Make it with summer vegetables or try one with winter root vegetables. Add parmesan or goat cheese, too!
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Oven Roasted Vegetables (Easy To Customize!)
The ultimate guide for how to roast vegetables, including the best vegetables to roast and a super easy oven roasted vegetables recipe.
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Fresh Spring Rolls With Salmon And Peanut Sauce
This fresh spring roll recipe with salmon and vegetables makes a great Spring and Summer meal
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Spring Green Fattoush
Spring green salad loaded with peas cucumbers and fresh herbs tossed In a lemony dressing with crunchy spiced flatbread croutons
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Sheet Pan Asparagus Gnocchi
This Sheet Pan Asparagus Gnocchi is an easy one-pan weeknight dinner you can have ready on the table in just 30 minutes!
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Orzo Caprese Salad
This Orzo Caprese Salad with balsamic vinaigrette is a delicious twist on a classic salad and so easy! Serve as a light lunch or a side dish.
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Lemon Herb Roasted Asparagus
Lemon Herb Roasted Asparagus is an easy and quick side dish. Roasted asparagus is tossed in a flavorful dressing of lemon, garlic and herbs.
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Mexican Salad With Street Corn + Video
This Mexican Salad is tangy and sweet with a kick of heat, like the popular street corn! Make grilled corn salad in just 20 minutes!
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Cucumber Salad With Mayo And Sour Cream
Our Cucumber Salad with Mayo and Sour Cream takes cool, crisp cucumbers and mixes them in a light and refreshing homemade dressing.
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Zucchini Casserole With Stuffing Mix
This Old Fashioned Zucchini Casserole with Stuffing Mix recipe is creamy, crunchy and a classic side dish that is so easy to make!
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Grilled Vegetables
Learn the best techniques for grilling vegetables to perfection and creating a flavorful dish that will satisfy your taste buds.
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Balsamic Roasted Vegetables
Balsamic Roasted Vegetables make the perfect addition to any dinner entree, the caramelized flavor is delicious on all those veggies.
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Beetroot Carpaccio
This beautiful Beetroot Carpaccio makes for a fancy appetizer, a refreshing side dish, or a healthy meal. Sweet, delicious and refreshing.
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Italian Tomato Salad Recipe
Tomato salad is an easy, quick, & healthy side dish! This Italian tomato salad recipe is made with cherry tomatoes, red onion, & fresh basil!
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Fresh Spring Salad Recipe
This perfect healthy & fresh Spring Salad Recipe is the only one you need! Bright delicious flavors of crisp springtime veggies in an easy green salad!
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Sauteed Kale And Potatoes Recipe
Easy sauteed kale and potatoes recipe using curly kale and Old Bay Seasoning. It’s an easy side dish for Thanksgiving or any meal.
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Simple Chopped Asparagus Salad Recipe With Basil & Pine Nuts {Video}
This easy salad recipe showcases asparagus front and center, pairing it with pine nuts, parmesan, fresh herbs, and a garlicky lemon dressing.
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Grilled Zucchini
Grilled zucchini is the best way to enjoy zucchini all summer long, even into fall. It’s incredibly healthy, tasty, and takes just minutes to make.
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Burrata Caprese Is Summer’S Best Italian Salad!
For a light, easy meal for dinner tonight, make our recipe for Burrata Caprese- an Italian salad with heirloom tomatoes and vibrant flavors!
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Caprese Grilled Asparagus And Lentils
Celebrating fresh summer crops, caprese grilled asparagus and lentils make a perfect side dish or entree.
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Mediterranean Tomato And Zucchini Saute
Seasoned with fresh garlic and basil, Mediterranean Tomato and Zucchini Saute is a quick and delicious vegan side dish.
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Santa Fe Salad
This healthy Santa Fe salad is bursting with fresh flavors! The homemade lime cilantro dressing is creamy and delicious.
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Asian Cucumber Salad
Asian Cucumber Salad is cool, crisp, light & refreshing with knock-your-socks-off flavor. Sour, sweet, salty, smoky & spicy. Easy recipe.
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Air Fryer Green Beans With Garlic Butter Sauce
Air Fryer Green Beans w/ Garlic Butter Sauce: perfect side dish for Sunday dinner, holiday meals or busy weeknights. Only 15 min. prep & cook!
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Cold Italian Green Bean Salad
Marinated cold Italian green bean salad is the perfect side dish for spring and summer. Quick, easy, fresh and delicious! WFPB, oil-free option.
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Karen Kelly, a food and travel writer, is the founder of Seasonal Cravings. She is also a health coach certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.
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