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Photo:Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Sammy Mila
Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Sammy Mila
Prepare one of these side dishes for dinner this spring. These bright salads, sautées and grains take on seasonal flavors from foods like beets, broccoli and citrus fruit. In addition, they feature healthy ingredients like olive oil, yogurt, herbs, spices and whole grains to align with theMediterranean diet. It’s been ranked as one of thehealthiest dietsfor seven years in a row for encouraging the addition of nutrient-dense foods, rather than restricting “bad” foodsin your eating pattern. Recipes like our Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella and Melting Beets with Goat Cheese add a colorful and nourishing touch to your evening meal.
01of 20Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & MozzarellaThis fresh and colorful chopped salad has all of the delicious flavors you love from a classic caprese salad, plus even more healthy veggies. Add grilled or roasted chicken for a quick main dish.View Recipe
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Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella
This fresh and colorful chopped salad has all of the delicious flavors you love from a classic caprese salad, plus even more healthy veggies. Add grilled or roasted chicken for a quick main dish.
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02of 20Melting Beets with Goat CheesePhotography / Jacob Fox, Styling / Sammy MilaRoasting the beets with broth makes them crispy on the outside, yet tender on the inside. Crumbled goat cheese tops these melt-in-your-mouth beets for an easy side dish.View Recipe
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Melting Beets with Goat Cheese
Photography / Jacob Fox, Styling / Sammy Mila
Roasting the beets with broth makes them crispy on the outside, yet tender on the inside. Crumbled goat cheese tops these melt-in-your-mouth beets for an easy side dish.
03of 20Sauteed Broccoli & Kale with Toasted Garlic ButterIn this easy vegetable side dish, broccoli and kale are drizzled with a butter, garlic and crushed red pepper sauce. Serve this healthy recipe alongside roasted chicken, turkey or ham–or on top of your favorite whole grain, such as quinoa or farro.View Recipe
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Sauteed Broccoli & Kale with Toasted Garlic Butter
In this easy vegetable side dish, broccoli and kale are drizzled with a butter, garlic and crushed red pepper sauce. Serve this healthy recipe alongside roasted chicken, turkey or ham–or on top of your favorite whole grain, such as quinoa or farro.
04of 20Citrus-Arugula SaladThis easy salad recipe makes a stunning side dish for anything you’ve got cooking for dinner. The bright flavor of the citrus pairs perfectly with peppery arugula and avocado, plus a bit of jalapeño for a slight kick.View Recipe
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Citrus-Arugula Salad
This easy salad recipe makes a stunning side dish for anything you’ve got cooking for dinner. The bright flavor of the citrus pairs perfectly with peppery arugula and avocado, plus a bit of jalapeño for a slight kick.
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Cabbage + Caesar Salad = A Match Made in Heaven
Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Kelsey Moylan, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
06of 20Cheesy Vegetable BakeThis cheesy vegetable bake casserole has 7 grams of protein and only 4 g of fat per serving, making it an ideal side dish for any dinner.View Recipe
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Cheesy Vegetable Bake
This cheesy vegetable bake casserole has 7 grams of protein and only 4 g of fat per serving, making it an ideal side dish for any dinner.
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Warm Beet & Spinach Salad
08of 20Sautéed Fiddleheads with Lemon & GarlicPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie ProbstFiddleheads are one of spring’s earliest culinary gems. Resembling the curled end of a fiddle,fiddleheadsare the tightly rolled tips of ostrich ferns that, when cooked, offer a grassy flavor and texture similar to asparagus. After steaming them, a quick sauté with the simple flavors of lemon and garlic makes for an easy side dish.View Recipe
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Sautéed Fiddleheads with Lemon & Garlic
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
Fiddleheads are one of spring’s earliest culinary gems. Resembling the curled end of a fiddle,fiddleheadsare the tightly rolled tips of ostrich ferns that, when cooked, offer a grassy flavor and texture similar to asparagus. After steaming them, a quick sauté with the simple flavors of lemon and garlic makes for an easy side dish.
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Curry Lemon Rice
Johnny & Charlotte Autry
10of 20Quinoa Salad with Radicchio, Carrots & Dried ApricotsBitter radicchio is a strong foil for sweet-tart apricots and maple vinaigrette in this go-with-anything quinoa salad.View Recipe
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Quinoa Salad with Radicchio, Carrots & Dried Apricots
Bitter radicchio is a strong foil for sweet-tart apricots and maple vinaigrette in this go-with-anything quinoa salad.
11of 20Blue Cheese Broccoli SaladPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnellyCreamy blue cheese dressing coats fresh, crunchy broccoli in this easy side salad. Dried apricots add pops of sweetness and color, while crispy bits of bacon provide a salty bite. This recipe is easily doubled to serve a crowd.View Recipe
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Blue Cheese Broccoli Salad
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly
Creamy blue cheese dressing coats fresh, crunchy broccoli in this easy side salad. Dried apricots add pops of sweetness and color, while crispy bits of bacon provide a salty bite. This recipe is easily doubled to serve a crowd.
12of 20This Roasted Cabbage Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette Is “Super Tasty”Ali RedmondThis roasted cabbage is dressed with a bright and flavorful lemon-garlic vinaigrette. It goes with everything, from chicken and steak to tofu and grain bowls. If you already have your grill on, you can grill the cabbage wedges instead, which will impart a delightful smoky flavor. You can use red or green cabbage—even Savoy or napa works!View Recipe
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This Roasted Cabbage Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette Is “Super Tasty”
Ali Redmond
This roasted cabbage is dressed with a bright and flavorful lemon-garlic vinaigrette. It goes with everything, from chicken and steak to tofu and grain bowls. If you already have your grill on, you can grill the cabbage wedges instead, which will impart a delightful smoky flavor. You can use red or green cabbage—even Savoy or napa works!
13of 20Ginger-&-Miso-Glazed BroccoliJacob FoxA touch of maple or honey balances the flavor of umami-laden miso while thickening the sauce to coat this stir-fried broccoli.View Recipe
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Ginger-&-Miso-Glazed Broccoli
Jacob Fox
A touch of maple or honey balances the flavor of umami-laden miso while thickening the sauce to coat this stir-fried broccoli.
14of 20Strawberry-Beet SaladThis beautiful strawberry and beet summer salad is perfect for a picnic or lunch on-the-go–just pack the dressing on the side!View Recipe
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Strawberry-Beet Salad
This beautiful strawberry and beet summer salad is perfect for a picnic or lunch on-the-go–just pack the dressing on the side!
15of 20Artichokes with Lemon & DillThese simply prepared artichokes can be served at room temperature or chilled. Serve as a first course or as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.View Recipe
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Artichokes with Lemon & Dill
These simply prepared artichokes can be served at room temperature or chilled. Serve as a first course or as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.
16of 20Broccoli & Grape SaladAn unlikely pairing of grapes and broccoli creates an out-of-the-ordinary quick side dish. The sweet snappy bite of the grapes complements the crispy raw broccoli and onion, while the creamy dressing and toasted almonds pull it all together. Enjoy it for lunch or double the recipe for an easy potluck recipe everyone will love.View Recipe
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Broccoli & Grape Salad
An unlikely pairing of grapes and broccoli creates an out-of-the-ordinary quick side dish. The sweet snappy bite of the grapes complements the crispy raw broccoli and onion, while the creamy dressing and toasted almonds pull it all together. Enjoy it for lunch or double the recipe for an easy potluck recipe everyone will love.
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Sautéed Spinach with Coriander Chutney
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Beet Salad with Yogurt Bulgur & Herbs
19of 20Arugula & Potato Salad with HerbsJason DonnellyCapers and mustard add tanginess to this creamy salad, while chives, dill and parsley add fresh flavor and a splash of color.View Recipe
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Arugula & Potato Salad with Herbs
Jason Donnelly
Capers and mustard add tanginess to this creamy salad, while chives, dill and parsley add fresh flavor and a splash of color.
20of 20Artichoke, Chickpea & Mozzarella Pasta SaladJen CauseyThis healthy pasta salad draws inspiration from a traditional antipasto platter. Artichoke hearts and pepperoncini add briny flavor, while fresh mozzarella lends a creamy note. Serve this pasta salad at your next dinner party or backyard get-together.View Recipe
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Artichoke, Chickpea & Mozzarella Pasta Salad
Jen Causey
This healthy pasta salad draws inspiration from a traditional antipasto platter. Artichoke hearts and pepperoncini add briny flavor, while fresh mozzarella lends a creamy note. Serve this pasta salad at your next dinner party or backyard get-together.
EatingWell.com, March 2024
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