Discover 25+ fresh vegetable recipes for spring including asparagus, peas, broccoli, radishes, and more! Quick, vibrant, and perfect for healthy spring meals.
25+ Fresh & Easy Vegetable Recipes for Spring
Spring is the season when vegetables come alive. Farmers’ markets and grocery stores start overflowing with tender greens, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs, making it the perfect time to enjoy lighter, brighter spring vegetable recipes that celebrate fresh, seasonal produce.
From asparagus and peas to radishes, broccoli, spinach, and carrots, spring vegetables are a breath of fresh air after a long winter. While wintertime staples can certainly be cozy and comforting, spring is all about freshness and lightness. Seasonal produce often requires little prep, a quick sauté, roast, or a simple salad dressing can highlight their best qualities.
This collection features vegetable recipes for spring using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Many are vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free, making them perfect for light lunches, easy dinners, or spring entertaining. 🌱
Spring Vegetable Recipes Table of Contents
- Spring Vegetables in Season
- Asparagus Recipes 🌿
- Pea Recipes 🌱
- Broccoli & Broccolini Recipes 🥦
- Radish Recipes 🌸
- Carrot Recipes 🥕
- Spring Greens Recipes 🥗
- Spring Vegetable Side Dishes 🌿
- Fresh Spring Vegetable Meal Ideas 🌼
- Tips for Cooking Spring Vegetables 🌿
- FAQs
- Wrap Up
Spring Vegetable Guide: What Vegetables Are in Season 🌿
Knowing which vegetables are in season makes it easier to cook fresh, flavorful meals. Here are some of the most common spring vegetables you’ll find at farmers’ markets and grocery stores.
Early Spring Vegetables (March–April)
- asparagus
- radishes
- spinach
- spring onions
- arugula
- lettuce
Mid-Spring Vegetables (April–May)
- peas
- snap peas
- artichokes
- broccoli
- carrots
Late Spring Vegetables (May–June)
- zucchini
- fava beans
- green beans
- baby potatoes
🌱 Cooking vegetables at their peak ensures maximum flavor and nutrition.
Asparagus Recipes for Spring 🌿
Asparagus is one of the most beloved spring vegetables. These spring vegetable recipes showcase its fresh flavor in everything from light salads to simple sautéed sides.
1. Pea and Asparagus Salad
Sweet spring peas and tender asparagus come together in this fresh, seasonal salad. A simple lemon vinaigrette and a touch of fresh herbs take this dish to the next level, making it perfect for lunches or brunches. It’s a bright, crisp way to enjoy the season’s best vegetables. This is one of my favorite vegetable recipes for spring, when both asparagus and peas are at their peak.
👉 Get the recipe: Pea and Asparagus Salad
2. Raw Asparagus Salad
Thinly sliced asparagus are tossed in a savory lemon-miso dressing and topped with walnuts in this crisp, elegant salad. It’s a showstopper for spring gatherings and a fresh way to enjoy asparagus raw for maximum flavor and crunch. A perfect starter or side! It’s a fresh and flavorful way to enjoy spring vegetables when asparagus is at its most tender.
👉 Get the recipe: Raw Asparagus Salad
3. Sautéed Asparagus with Lemon
A simple yet stunning side, this recipe pairs asparagus with crunchy snow peas, crisp radishes and a bright lemon dill oil. Ready in minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or elevating your spring meals. Simple dishes like this highlight why spring vegetable recipes are so vibrant and easy to prepare.
👉 Get the recipe: Sautéed Asparagus and Snow Peas with Lemon
Pea Recipes for Spring 🌱
Sweet, tender peas are a classic spring vegetable. These easy spring vegetable recipes make it simple to enjoy their natural sweetness in salads, sauces, and light seasonal dishes.
1. Spring Pea Salad
This fresh spring pea salad bursts with flavor and color, combining tender peas, crisp snap peas, fresh herbs, and crunchy radishes. Tossed in a light lemon olive oil dressing, it’s refreshing, easy, and perfect for spring lunches or entertaining. It’s the kind of light, refreshing dish that makes recipes with spring vegetables so appealing this time of year.
👉 Get the recipe: Spring Pea Salad
2. Mint Pea Pesto
Bright, fragrant, and bursting with spring flavor, this mint pea pesto is perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on crostini, or serving with vegetables. Sweet peas and fresh mint come together in a quick, vibrant sauce that turns every meal into a delicious opportunity to celebrate seasonal spring produce like sweet peas and fresh herbs.
👉 Get the recipe: Mint Pea Pesto
3. Sugar Snap Pea and Fennel Salad
Crunchy snap peas meet thinly shaved fennel in this refreshing salad. Bright herbs and a light vinaigrette bring everything together, making it a perfect spring side dish or quick lunch. Recipes like this showcase how crisp, flavorful spring vegetables can shine with just a few simple ingredients; the flavors are crisp, clean, and unmistakably fresh.
👉 Get the recipe: Sugar Snap Pea Fennel Salad
Broccoli & Broccolini Recipes for Spring 🥦
Broccoli and broccolini are versatile spring vegetables that work beautifully in everything from simple sides to satisfying pasta dishes.
1. Miso Broccoli
Tender broccoli florets are lightly sauteed and tossed with a quick miso sauce in this simple yet flavorful side dish. Perfect for spring dinners, it’s quick to make but feels gourmet, letting the natural sweet flavor of broccoli shine.
👉 Get the recipe: Miso Broccoli
2. Broccolini Salad
Blanched broccolini is combined with an easy sesame dressing in this crisp, refreshing salad. It’s perfect for spring lunches or potlucks, easy to make ahead, and showcases the tender, crisp nature of broccolini. This simple salad is a great example of how vegetable recipes for spring can be both simple yet stunning.
👉 Get the recipe: Broccolini Salad
3. Broccolini Pasta
Tender broccolini and pasta tossed with garlic, olive oil and fresh herbs makes a quick, delicious spring dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties. Add your own favorite spring vegetables and turn simple ingredients into an easy seasonal dinner.
👉 Get the recipe: Broccolini Pasta
4. Kelp Noodle Stir-Fry with Broccolini
A light, flavorful stir-fry featuring broccolini, snow peas, and kelp noodles. Quick, easy, and healthy, this kelp noodle stir fry is a different way to enjoy spring vegetables.
👉 Get the recipe: Kelp Noodle Stir-Fry with Snow Peas & Broccolini
Radish Recipes for Spring 🌸
Peppery and crisp, radishes add color and crunch to many spring vegetable recipes, especially salads.
1. Shaved Beet, Carrot & Radish Salad
A crisp and crunchy salad that combines thinly shaved beets, carrots, and radishes for a spring-ready side dish. Bright, fresh, and full of texture, it’s perfect for picnics, lunches, or as a starter. Colorful salads like this are a beautiful way to highlight fresh spring vegetables in everyday meals.
👉 Get the recipe: Shaved Beet Carrot Radish Salad
2. Cucumber Radish Salad
Crisp radishes and refreshing cucumbers are tossed in a light, tangy yogurt dressing for a quick and vibrant salad. This easy spring recipe is perfect for lunch or as a side to your favorite main dish.
👉 Get the recipe: Cucumber Radish Salad
3. Daikon Radish Noodle Salad
This crunchy spring salad featuring daikon radish noodles, red cabbage, and spinach tossed with a sesame mustard dressing. Perfect for lunches, dinners, or light spring meals, it highlights seasonal vegetables in a fun and flavorful way.
👉 Get the recipe: Daikon Radish Noodle Salad
Carrot Recipes for Spring 🥕
Fresh spring carrots are naturally sweet and crisp, making them perfect for bright salads, tangy pickles, and flavorful seasonal sides.
1. Quick Pickled Carrots
These quick pickled carrots are bright, tangy, and full of crunch. The simple pickling brine brings out the natural sweetness of spring carrots and adds a lively zing that’s impossible to resist.
👉 Get the recipe: Quick Pickled Carrots
2. Moroccan Carrot Salad
Transport your taste buds to warmer climates with this Moroccan carrot salad. Freshly shredded carrots are tossed with cumin, citrus, and fresh herbs for a vibrant side dish that works with everything from simple weeknight dinners to special occasion spreads.
👉 Get the recipe: Moroccan Carrot Salad
3. Carrot & Cabbage Slaw
Crisp carrots and crunchy cabbage meet a bright, citrusy sesame dressing in this spring-ready slaw. Packed with texture and flavor, it’s a refreshing addition to sandwiches, tacos, or served alongside warm weather mains for a meal that feels light yet satisfying.
👉 Get the recipe: Carrot Cabbage Slaw
Spring Greens Recipes 🥗
Tender greens and fresh herbs are at their best in spring, making them ideal for light soups, frittatas, and other vegetable-forward spring recipes.
1. Spring Green Soup
A nutrient-packed soup that’s light, vibrant, and full of fresh spring green vegetables. Perfect for a healthy lunch or a light dinner! Quick to make, nourishing, and packed with garden-fresh flavor, it’s one of those nourishing spring vegetable recipes that lets green vegetables take center stage.
👉 Get the recipe: Spring Green Soup
2. Goat Cheese Frittata
This springtime frittata is loaded with tender peas, fresh herbs, and creamy goat cheese. Perfect for brunch or a light dinner! Every bite balances freshness, creaminess, and subtle herb notes.
👉 Get the recipe: Goat Cheese Frittata
3. Kookoo Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
A vibrant, herb-packed Persian frittata featuring parsley, cilantro, dill, and chives. This dish is perfect for celebrating spring flavors, whether for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Its fragrant, fresh herbs make it a standout seasonal recipe that’s easy to prepare.
👉 Get the recipe: Persian Frittata (Kuku Sabzi)
Spring Vegetable Side Dishes 🌿
These easy spring vegetable side dishes highlight the season’s freshest produce and pair beautifully with a wide range of meals.
1. Herbed Potato Salad
This light, herb-filled potato salad uses yogurt instead of mayo for a tangy, fresh flavor. Packed with dill, parsley, and chives, it’s a perfect side for spring picnics, lunches, or dinners. Fresh herbs and tender baby potatoes make this one of those classic spring vegetable recipes.
👉 Get the recipe: Herbed Potato Salad
2. Dill Potatoes with Asparagus & Peas
Baby potatoes tossed with crisp asparagus, sweet peas, and fresh dill create a bright, flavorful side dish. Perfect for spring dinners or brunches, this dish highlights the natural freshness of seasonal vegetables while being quick and easy to prepare.
👉 Get the recipe: Dill Potatoes
3. Braised Spring Vegetables
A medley of tender spring vegetables gently braised and finished with pesto. This dish is perfect for showcasing multiple seasonal vegetables in one elegant, flavorful side.
👉 Get the recipe: Braised Spring Vegetables
Fresh Spring Vegetable Meal Ideas 🌼
These satisfying dishes combine several spring vegetables into complete meals that feature the flavors of the season.
1. Asparagus Pea Pasta
This asparagus pea pasta is spring on a plate. Tender asparagus and sweet peas are tossed in a light lemony sauce along with pasta for a meal that’s bright, satisfying, and perfect for spring dinner parties or weeknight meals. With two classic seasonal ingredients, this pasta is a perfect example of vegetable recipes for spring at their best.
👉 Get the recipe: Asparagus Pea Pasta
2. Zucchini Noodle Primavera
Zucchini noodles, peas, asparagus, and other spring vegetables are tossed together in this light, flavorful zucchini noodle dish. It’s perfect for a quick dinner or lunch! Every bite is crisp, colorful, and full of springtime goodness.
👉 Get the recipe: Zucchini Noodle Primavera
3. Asparagus Mushroom Tacos
Tender asparagus and earthy mushrooms fill these spring-inspired vegan tacos, balanced with fresh herbs and a creamy sauce. Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or weekend lunch, they are a fun, flavorful way to enjoy spring vegetables.
👉 Get the recipe: Mushroom Asparagus Tacos
Tips for Cooking Spring Vegetables 🌿
Simple techniques bring out the natural flavor, color, and texture of seasonal vegetables in every dish.
- Cook quickly: Sauté, roast, or blanch to keep vegetables crisp and flavorful.
- Use fresh flavors: Lemon, olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs highlight the season’s produce.
- Mix vegetables: Combining multiple spring vegetables enhances texture, color, and flavor.
- Let them shine: Minimal seasoning lets the natural flavor of fresh produce stand out.
Spring Vegetable FAQs
Get answers to the most common questions about cooking and enjoying spring vegetables.
What vegetables are best in spring?
Asparagus, peas, radishes, broccoli, and carrots are some of the most popular spring vegetables.
What are easy vegetable recipes for spring?
Salads, sautés, pasta dishes, and frittatas are simple ways to enjoy seasonal produce.
How do you cook spring vegetables?
Quick methods like sautéing, roasting, blanching, or enjoying them raw are ideal.
Wrap Up: Spring Vegetable Recipes 🌸
Spring vegetables are at their peak, now is the time to enjoy them!
Spring is the perfect season to enjoy fresh, tender vegetables. From asparagus, peas, and broccoli to radishes, carrots, and leafy greens, the variety of seasonal produce makes it easy to create healthy flavorful meals.
Whether it’s a simple side dish, a fresh salad, or an easy dinner, these spring vegetable recipes showcase the best flavors of the season, highlighting vegetables like crisp asparagus, sweet peas, tender greens, radishes, and carrots at their peak.🌿
Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she's been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.
Joanne says
Great recipes and gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing!
Jeanette says
Wow, what a great collection Sylvie! Love this. Pinned!
alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
great tips! Sharing on a magazine i work on facebook page
Monet says
What a wonderful collection. We have been LOVING asparagus and artichoke lately.
nipponnin says
It has been a long time since I visited your blog last...wow! I love the new lay out and everything.. The photos are amazing!
Kelly @ The Nourishing Home says
LOVE this, Sylvie! Pinned it so I can refer back to again and again. Will definitely be sharing this via social media this weekend! BEAUTIFUL!! xo
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Such a wonderful collection of fresh spring recipes!
Christine from Cook the Story says
Your photos are just stunning, and one recipe is better than the next!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Wonderful recipe roundup combined with helpful buying and storing tips! Gorgeous photography, as always, my friend. I don't even want to think of strawberries as a distant memory yet! 😉 Thanks for sharing. Pinning!