18 Gloriously Green Recipes That Scream Spring, From Pesto Pasta Salad To DIY Ice Cream Cups

Kimberley Wehby
·4 min read

This recipe collection brings spring's vibrant green flavors and aromas — slightly sweet, slightly tart, slightly vegetal — to your plate. Gorgeous displays of seasonal ingredients like arugula leaves, fresh herbs, summer squash, and fresh peas come together with these plant-forward recipes you can enjoy from morning to night. You'll even find a couple of green recipes primed for St. Patrick's Day.

Ready to get your springtime menus revamped and refreshed? Let's do it.

1.Spring Vegetable Quiche

Quiche with asparagus spears on top, surrounded by an arrangement of flowers and greenery
Quiche with asparagus spears on top, surrounded by an arrangement of flowers and greenery

Ring in spring with this colorful and fresh vegetable quiche. Smooth and tangy goat cheese, a flaky, buttery crust, and a rich egg and asparagus filling make for a perfect addition to your brunch table.

Recipe: Spring Vegetable Quiche

2.Healthy And Hearty Green Super Soup

Bowl of green soup garnished with avocado slices, asparagus, nuts, chia seeds, next to bread, half an avocado, broccoli, and asparagus
Bowl of green soup garnished with avocado slices, asparagus, nuts, chia seeds, next to bread, half an avocado, broccoli, and asparagus

Get all your greens in without sacrificing flavor. This hearty green super soup is made with nutritious broccoli, asparagus, kale, spinach, and creamy avocado, topped with spiced nuts for a delightful crunch.

Recipe: Healthy And Hearty Green Super Soup

3.Potato Asparagus Tart

Asparagus tart with thinly sliced asparagus on puff pastry, served on a wooden board
Asparagus tart with thinly sliced asparagus on puff pastry, served on a wooden board

Indulge in this elegant springtime tart. It features a delicious combination of flaky pastry with creamy potatoes and fresh asparagus.

Recipe: Potato Asparagus Tart

4.Roasted Delicata Squash And Farro Salad

Slice of pesto pizza with tomato on a white plate
Slice of pesto pizza with tomato on a white plate

Enjoy this fresh, hearty salad as an entree or side dish, either for lunch or dinner. With vibrant kale, roasted delicata squash, and a tangy cider vinaigrette, the salad sings of springtime flavors.

Recipe: Roasted Delicata Squash And Farro Salad

5.Dairy-Free Mint Cacao Ice Cream Cups

A mint chocolate chip cheesecake cupcake with a bite taken out, topped with small chocolate pieces, in a cupcake liner
A mint chocolate chip cheesecake cupcake with a bite taken out, topped with small chocolate pieces, in a cupcake liner

Springtime dessert? Check. Infused with green and plant-forward ingredients? Check. Prime time for St. Patrick's Day menus? Check!!

Recipe: Dairy-Free Mint Cacao Ice Cream Cups

6.Vegan Pesto Tomato Pizza

Slice of pesto pizza with tomato on a white plate
Slice of pesto pizza with tomato on a white plate

No need for traditional cheese in this plant-based pizza! A vegan pesto sauce made with basil, arugula, and walnuts provides a healthy mix of green freshness and savory umami.

Recipe: Vegan Pesto Tomato Pizza

7.Pesto And Prosciutto Zucchini Linguine

Zucchini linguine with pesto, prosciutto, and cherry tomatoes garnished with Parmesan and basil leaves on a plate, with lemon slices on the side
Zucchini linguine with pesto, prosciutto, and cherry tomatoes garnished with Parmesan and basil leaves on a plate, with lemon slices on the side

Zucchini noodles meet creamy pesto and savory prosciutto. This spring meal is fresh, satisfying, and beautiful.

Recipe: Pesto And Prosciutto Zucchini Linguine

8.Spring Veggie Egg Sandwich

egg sandwiches being assembled on plates
egg sandwiches being assembled on plates

Start your day right with a Spring Veggie Egg Sandwich piled high with fresh greens and morning flavors. It might just become your seasonal go-to breakfast choice.

Recipe: Spring Veggie Egg Sandwich

9.Spring Veggie Tart

Cheese and vegetable tart with Dill, asparagus ribbons, radish slices, and a block of Kerrygold Dubliner cheese on the side
Cheese and vegetable tart with Dill, asparagus ribbons, radish slices, and a block of Kerrygold Dubliner cheese on the side

Indulge in a tart bursting with the colors and flavors of spring. This Spring Veggie Tart is perfect for any gathering and will impress your guests.

Recipe: Spring Veggie Tart

10.Tropical Green Smoothie

A glass of green smoothie with a pink and blue striped straw
A glass of green smoothie with a pink and blue striped straw

Enjoy a refreshing tropical green smoothie packed with spinach, mango, and tofu — a delightful drink that will transport you to a sunny beach with every sip.

Recipe: Tropical Green Smoothie

11.Vegan Spring Roll In A Bowl

Two bowls of fresh vegetable noodle salad, featuring sliced avocado, red peppers, jalapeños, and carrots, garnished with greens and herbs
Two bowls of fresh vegetable noodle salad, featuring sliced avocado, red peppers, jalapeños, and carrots, garnished with greens and herbs

Freshen up your daily dining with this vibrant vegan spring roll bowl, filled with a medley of colorful vegetables and herbs that will brighten your day.

Recipe: Vegan Spring Roll In A Bowl

12.Shamrock Ravioli

Two plates of colorful ravioli with parmesan, a fresh salad, a bowl of grated cheese, and two glasses of white wine on a table with a yellow napkin
Two plates of colorful ravioli with parmesan, a fresh salad, a bowl of grated cheese, and two glasses of white wine on a table with a yellow napkin

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these delightful shamrock ravioli filled with a hidden egg yolk, all enveloped in colorful pasta dough and served in a savory brown butter sage sauce.

Recipe: Shamrock Ravioli

13.Rainbow Veggie Salad

Sliced cucumbers, red onions, shredded carrots, yellow bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes arranged in rows on a tray
Sliced cucumbers, red onions, shredded carrots, yellow bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes arranged in rows on a tray

Dive into a rainbow veggie salad that celebrates spring's bounty. This colorful bowl of crunchy vegetables is the perfect way to brighten any meal.

Recipe: Rainbow Veggie Salad

14.Lemon Green Beans

A dish of green beans garnished with lemon slices, served in a white bowl
A dish of green beans garnished with lemon slices, served in a white bowl

Savor the taste of spring with these delicious lemon green beans, prepared simply and full of flavor — a perfect side for your seasonal menus.

Recipe: Lemon Green Beans

15.Green Goddess Smoothie

A glass of green smoothie on a counter next to fresh kale and pineapple slice. Text reads: "Green Goddess Smoothie, 12 grams protein."
A glass of green smoothie on a counter next to fresh kale and pineapple slice. Text reads: "Green Goddess Smoothie, 12 grams protein."

This Green Goddess Smoothie is a true elixir of health! Packed with greens, tropical pineapple, and banana, it's your perfect morning boost to start the day right.

Recipe: Green Goddess Smoothie

16.Pesto Asparagus And Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Penne pasta with pesto, topped with grated cheese and sun-dried tomatoes in a white bowl
Penne pasta with pesto, topped with grated cheese and sun-dried tomatoes in a white bowl

This Pesto Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta captures the essence of springtime flavors. Quick, easy, and refreshing, it's bound to become a family favorite.

Recipe: Pesto Asparagus And Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

17.Summer Vegetable Pesto Ribbon Salad

Bowl of vegetable ribbon salad with cherry tomatoes and pesto, surrounded by fresh ingredients like zucchini and carrots in the background
Bowl of vegetable ribbon salad with cherry tomatoes and pesto, surrounded by fresh ingredients like zucchini and carrots in the background

Toss together this vegetable ribbon salad for a light, satisfying dish. A gorgeous medley of zucchini, squash, and carrots makes for a colorful springtime experience.

Recipe: Summer Vegetable Pesto Ribbon Salad

18.Hearty Roasted Veggie Salad

A salad with roasted beets, chunks of feta cheese, walnuts, and mixed greens in a wooden bowl
A salad with roasted beets, chunks of feta cheese, walnuts, and mixed greens in a wooden bowl

Dig into this hearty veg-forward salad. Roasted beets, sweet potatoes, and a sprinkle of feta bring flavor and depth to every bite.

Recipe: Hearty Roasted Veggie Salad

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This post was curated with recipes from the Tasty library using AI and edited by our staff.

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