Leafy Greens

31 Recipes for Spring Greens

The best ways to cook with spring greens like arugula and watercress.

By The Epicurious Editors

June 14, 2017

Spring salad with crispy chicken and bacony croutons.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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Spring Salad With Crispy Chicken and Bacony Croutons
This hearty dinner salad is the perfect amount for two, but most importantly it includes bacon-infused croutons.
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Marcus Nilsson
2/31
Green Goddess Cobb Salad
The secret to making this extraordinary spring salad? Remove and fry rotisserie chicken skin for a salty, extra-crispy topping.
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Pea and Prosciutto Salad
Add zing to an elegant salad of snap peas, sweet peas, and prosciutto with a touch of fresh horseradish.
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Gentl & Hyers
4/31
Spring Greens with Quick-Pickled Vegetables
Quick-pickled beets add just a little bit of sweetness and color to an already nutritious salad.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
5/31
Potato, Leek, and Pea Pot Pie With Spinach-Arugula Salad
Pot pie doesn't have to feel heavy—this spring version features tender leeks, creamy new potatoes, and sweet peas in a light, lemony sauce. An herb-packed salad with peppery radish and crunchy almonds helps round out the meal.
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6/31
Chicken Caesar Salad With Crispy Kale
Forget croutons: crispy kale adds all the satisfying crunch you need to Caesar salad.
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7/31
Peppery, Creamy Greens With Eggs
For this luxurious brunch dish, choose greens with robust flavor, like mustard greens, wild arugula, peppery watercress, or, best of all, a mixture of all three.
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Peden + Munk
8/31
Chicory and Asian Pear Salad with Membrillo Vinaigrette
Membrillo—a jelly-like fruit paste found at the cheese counter—lends subtle sweetness to the dressing of this bitter, sweet, and picnic-ready salad.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
9/31
Lemon-Roasted Salmon With Escarole, Asparagus, and Potatoes
Inspired by classic Greek flavors, this warm salad is balanced with zesty lemon, feta, sweet tender salmon, and spring vegetables like asparagus and escarole.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
10/31
Classic Spinach-Artichoke Dip With Mozzarella and Parmesan
Two kinds of melty cheese make this dip extra luxe.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
11/31
Dill-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Farro, Pea, and Blistered Tomato Salad
This pork tenderloin dinner comes together fast, but is packed with the bright flavors of citrus and dill. Peas and lightly blistered tomatoes add sweetness while feta cheese adds tang to the farro and arugula salad.
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Christina Holmes
12/31
Skillet Bruschetta with Beans and Greens
The weeknight, veggie-heavy, nothing-in-the-house-to-eat dinner. Top with a fried egg if you're feeling peckish.
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Kiyoshi Togashi
13/31
Escarole with Bacon, Dates, and Warm Walnut Vinaigrette
Raw escarole is a revelation. Try it tossed with bacon, walnut dressing, and dates.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton
14/31
Escarole, Pear, Parmesan, and Basil Leaf Salad
Fresh basil and pears team up for a winning combo of sweet fruit and herbal notes in this bright, crisp salad.
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19 Fava Bean Recipes That Are Ready For Spring

Long hours of shelling. Limited availability. Bad Anthony Hopkins impersonations. Fava beans come with baggage—most of it unfair. Here are 19 easy recipes to bring favas into your spring cooking repertoire.