Although summer and fall are known for the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables harvested and consumed, you don’t have to wait until then to partake of some pleasing produce. Spring has its own variety of deliciousness and we’ve uncovered six sensational recipes using spring fruits and veggies for your dining enjoyment.
This tasty recipe from Sunset takes advantage of the light, clean taste of butterhead lettuce to evoke the freshness of springtime. Asparagus is typically harvested from March through June, depending on the region where it’s grown. The thickness of the spears does not indicate the level of tenderness; that is determined by how the plant is grown and how soon it is eaten after harvest. Don’t limit yourself to just the green variety this year; give your taste buds a treat with some white asparagus, deemed “white gold” by some, which is grown by keeping the asparagus shoots covered with soil. There’s also a purple variety that is sweet and even more tender than white.
In addition to being delicious, the name of this recipe is just fun to say! This healthy soup pairs the warm, earthy goodness of curry (you can use paste or powder) with the freshness of spring carrots to make a mouthwatering soup that would go well with the asparagus salad recipe, above. Also courtesy of the folks at Sunset, this super spring soup is simple to make, and can easily be a great lunch by itself, paired with a salad or sandwich, or as a first course for your next dinner party.
For a bright, flavorful spring salad, this chicken salad recipe from Bon Apetit is sure to be a winner. With a fresh blend of shredded or diced poached chicken breast or rotisserie chicken breast meat, plain Greek yogurt, sugar snap peas, fresh English peas, and stringed snow peas atop slices of whole grain bread, you’re certain to get rave reviews from all who share this scrumptious spring meal with you.
After a lunch of soup and salad, it’s time for dessert! For a show-stopping dessert that’s so good it might actually generate applause, try this exquisite Blueberry Lemon Tart from The Food Network. This tasty tart combines two of the season’s favorite flavors to please the pickiest palate. Fresh blueberries bursting with natural spring goodness combine with bright, zesty lemon custard for a memorable springtime dessert they’ll be talking about all season.
No time to bake? No problem with this No-bake Strawberry Cheesecake from The Food Channel. This delectable dessert might become your new “go to” for potluck get-togethers. Not only is it delicious, it looks great with its layers of graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake, and ripe red strawberries. No need to heat up the kitchen with this beautiful dessert, and after one slice you just might think you’ve died and gone to dessert heaven!
For a springtime twist on a traditional treat, Stupid Easy Paleo suggests this recipe for Apricot Ginger Applesauce. Served alongside grilled or roasted chicken or swap it out for a fresh take on the standard pork chop and applesauce combo. Diners of all ages will get a thrill from this gluten free, grain free, dairy free applesauce with a kick.
There you have it, six spectacular spring recipes for you to add to your culinary repertoire. Why wait until summer to start enjoying scrumptious, healthy fruits and vegetables when spring has its own abundant offerings? Try some of these recipes on for size and enjoy the bounty of the season!
