14 Fresh Side Dish Recipes for Spring

By Dawn Perry
Updated January 26, 2017
Credit: Greg DuPree
Skip the bagged salad tonight. Instead, round out your mains with these seasonal accompaniments—and watch your meals spring to life.
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Green Pozole

Credit: Greg DuPree

The star ingredient of this hearty Mexican soup? A fluffy, chewy ingredient called hominy. You can find hominy near the canned beans in your supermarket, but if you’d rather use chickpeas, they’re just as tasty. To give the store-bought chicken broth extra flavor, we cooked the bone-in chicken thighs right in the soup. We like a kick of heat in our pozole, so we added a sliced fresh chile (and garnished with one, too). If you prefer a more mild soup, simply omit the chile, or use a sliced bell pepper instead. The best part? You get to serve the dish with tortilla chips.

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Creamy Leek Gratin

Credit: Anna Williams

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Herb Potato Salad

Credit: Anna Williams

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Spiced Peas With Cilantro and Lime

Credit: Anna Williams

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Lemony Asparagus With Pine Nuts and Parmesan

Credit: Anna Williams

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Snap Peas With Cucumber and Ginger

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Spring Lettuces With Avocado Dressing and Pistachios

Credit: Anna Williams

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Pea, Feta, and Crispy Prosciutto Salad

Credit: Christopher Baker

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Roasted Potatoes and Lemon With Dill

Credit: Christopher Baker

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Gingery Sautéed Watercress and Shiitakes

Credit: Christopher Baker

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Baked Stuffed Artichokes With Pecorino

Credit: Christopher Baker

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Roasted Asparagus With Olive Vinaigrette

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Bibb and Radish Salad With Buttermilk Dressing

Credit: Christopher Baker

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Snap Pea and Radicchio Slaw

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