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[GET DIGITAL ACCESS](https://www.bonappetit.com/v2/offers/baa01039?source=Site_0_JNY_BNA_DESKTOP_PAYWALL_THIN_METER_ARTICLE_1_0_MARCH_2026_CTA_TEST_ZZ_PANELA) [Recipes](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes) # 31 Spring Side Dishes to Brighten Any Meal Blistered asparagus with harissa, shredded carrot and lentil salad, and more sides that make the most of spring produce.  By [Rebecca Firkser](https://www.bonappetit.com/contributor/rebecca-firkser) March 14, 2026  Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca As the weather warms and we start to move beyond root vegetables, we’re especially excited to cook our favorite spring side dishes. One lap around the farmers market is enough to inspire spring vegetable recipes that make the most of thick stalks of asparagus, perky pink radishes, purple-streaked spring onions, tender sweet peas, thin-skinned new potatoes, and more. Whether you’re planning an [Easter brunch](https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/best-easter-recipes), a [Passover seder](https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/passover-food-dinner-recipes), or just another weeknight dinner, nothing makes [roast chicken](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/no-fail-roast-chicken-with-lemon-and-garlic)—or any main—shine quite like a bright, colorful side. Think crunchy vegetable salads with salty cheese, green sauce–coated rice, and even vegan deviled “eggs.” With recipes like these in the mix, consider your spring side dish needs officially sorted. More spring recipes, right this way → AccordionItemContainerButton [43 Spring Dinner Ideas That Will Bring You Back to Life](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/slideshow/spring-recipes) Revitalize your taste buds with spicy radishes, earthy mushrooms, and all the rhubarb you can eat. [](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/slideshow/spring-recipes) [37 Asparagus Recipes That’ll Put a Spring in Your Step](https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/asparagus-recipes) Shaved into a salad, roasted until crispy, or puréed into soup, our best asparagus recipes celebrate spring’s most iconic spears. [](https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/asparagus-recipes) [23 Radish Recipes We’re Loving Right Now](https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/best-radish-recipes) Tacos with radish escabèche, fried lemon and radish salad, farmers market farro bowls, and more of our favorite ways to cook with radishes. [](https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/best-radish-recipes) [41 Spring Desserts to Lure You Out of Hibernation](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/gallery/spring-dessert-recipes) The season’s diamond? Rhubarb, obviously. [](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/gallery/spring-dessert-recipes) -  Photography by Travis Rainey, Prop Styling by Christina Allen, Food Styling by Drew Aichele 1/31 [Grilled Asparagus With Tahini Super Sauce](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/grilled-asparagus-tahini-mayo) Nothing says spring side dish like [grilled asparagus](https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-cook-asparagus#:~:text=How%20to%20grill%20asparagus). And since we all know a vegetable is better with a sauce, meet this salty-rich, anchovy-enhanced tahini mayo. Save leftover sauce to slather on tomorrow’s sandwich. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/grilled-asparagus-tahini-mayo) Watch [How One of the World's Best Japanese Chefs Makes Sushi](https://www.bonappetit.com/video/watch/made-to-order-how-one-of-the-best-japanese-chefs-in-the-world-makes-sushi) -  Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Christine Keely 2/31 [Spiced Lentil and Carrot Salad](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/spiced-lentil-carrot-salad) [Basic roasted carrots](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/thyme-roasted-carrots-233940) served us well all winter, but by spring, the vegetable deserves a lighter treatment, as in this marvelously fresh grated salad. Add some thick planks of feta, and you could call it dinner. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/spiced-lentil-carrot-salad) -  Photograph by Peden + Munk, food styling by Adriana Paschen, prop styling by Ceci Garcia 3/31 [Radishes With Sesame Yogurt](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/radishes-with-sesame-yogurt) This may not look like your typical spring vegetable recipe, and that’s just the point. Serve this [appetizer](https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/easy-appetizers-15-minutes-or-less) with hunks of crusty bread. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/radishes-with-sesame-yogurt) -  Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Tim Ferro 4/31 [Crispy Smashed Potatoes With Parmesan and Herbs](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/crispy-smashed-potatoes) Small yellow or baby Yukon Gold potatoes are ideal here, but grab some new potatoes at your local vegetable market if you want to get a little more seasonal. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/crispy-smashed-potatoes) -  Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Nicole Louie 5/31 [Crispy Tortilla Salad With Snap Peas and Avocado](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/crispy-tortilla-salad-with-snap-peas-and-avocado) Inspired by Levantine [fattoush](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/fattoush), this salad swaps crispy pita for chile powder-dusted tortillas. (Not in the mood to set up a shallow frying station? Use thick tortilla chips, warmed in the oven.) [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/crispy-tortilla-salad-with-snap-peas-and-avocado) -  Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams 6/31 [Steamed Vegetables With Miso-Ginger Dressing](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/steamed-vegetables) When it comes to vegetable side dishes, sometimes simply steamed is best. Any seasonal veg, from radishes to asparagus, will play nicely with the salty-spicy dressing. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/steamed-vegetables) -  Eva Kolenko 7/31 [Braised Artichokes With Tomatoes and Mint](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/braised-artichokes-with-tomatoes-and-mint) One or two artichoke halves make a lovely side dish to a springy [pork loin roast](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/party-ready-pork-roast), but you could also chop these up to toss with pasta or lay a few over polenta for a plant-based entrée. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/braised-artichokes-with-tomatoes-and-mint) -  Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Susan Ottaviano, prop styling by Sophie Strangio 8/31 [Spring-y Panzanella With Kombucha Vinaigrette](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/springy-panzanella-with-kombucha-vinaigrette) Sure, you could make stale bread into breadcrumbs, but why not make it the base of a salad? Peas and fennel, bring welcome color to the large hunks of sourdough, but the real star is the tangy kombucha-based vinaigrette. (It’s also swap-friendly: try arugula instead of watercress, and Parmesan cheese for the pecorino.) [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/springy-panzanella-with-kombucha-vinaigrette) -  Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca 9/31 [Vegan Deviled “Eggs”](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/vegan-deviled-eggs) No, it’s not a trick, these “eggs” are in fact tiny tender potatoes, with a filling of relish, yellow mustard, and kala namak, which provides a shockingly eggy flavor. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/vegan-deviled-eggs) -  Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Summer Moore 10/31 [Charred Asparagus and Dates With Goat Cheese](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/charred-asparagus-and-dates-with-goat-cheese) This 15-minutes-or-less side dish makes the case for warming dates in a hot skillet, where they quickly caramelize and go extra-squidgy. Add a [can of chickpeas](https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-canned-chickpeas-taste-test) or [tinned fish](https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-tinned-fish) and you could honestly call this dinner. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/charred-asparagus-and-dates-with-goat-cheese) -  Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams 11/31 [Quinoa-Bean Salad With Lots of Dill](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/quinoa-bean-salad-dill) This protein-heavy salad could be a main dish if you want, or let it shine as a hearty spring side dish that’s perfect for hungry brunch, lunch, or dinner guests. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/quinoa-bean-salad-dill) -  Photograph by Joe Lingeman, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell, Prop Styling by Maggie DiMarco 12/31 [Miso-Glazed Carrots With Scallion Gremolata](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/miso-glazed-carrots-with-scallion-gremolata) Skip the oven and slowly cook carrots on the stove in a sweet and tangy maple-miso-soy glaze. Swap the scallions for genuine spring onions if you spot them at the farmers market. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/miso-glazed-carrots-with-scallion-gremolata) -  Photograph by Kelly Marshall, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Sophie Strangio 13/31 [Grilled Leeks With Brown Butter and Spiced Hazelnuts](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/grilled-leeks-with-brown-butter-and-spiced-hazelnuts) Deeply flavorful charred leeks turn tender and jammy on the inside—they’re elegant enough for a spring holiday but easy enough for weeknights. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/grilled-leeks-with-brown-butter-and-spiced-hazelnuts) -  Photograph by Isa Zapata 14/31 [Spring Orzotto](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/spring-orzotto) Here you’ll make orzo using the [risotto method](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/bas-best-risotto)—slow and steady—then stir in spring peas and a dollop of store-bought pesto (or, hey, why not use the one we just mentioned?). [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/spring-orzotto) -  Photograph by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Mieko Takahashi 15/31 [Honey and Bitters Fruit Salad](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/honey-bitters-fruit-salad) Too often relegated to the forgotten dish on the dessert table, [fruit salad](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/slideshow/fruit-salads-gallery) can be truly vibrant, balanced, and exciting to eat. The key is to dress it with something punchy, like you would [any salad recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/slideshow/salads-for-people-hate-salads). [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/honey-bitters-fruit-salad) -  Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser 16/31 [Beets and Farro With Honey-Garlic Goat Cheese](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/beet-farro-salad) This spring vegetable recipe is far more exciting than your average beet and goat cheese salad. Shaved fennel and chewy farro make it heartier, but it won’t take hours to assemble thanks to store-bought pre-cooked beets. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/beet-farro-salad) -  Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca 17/31 [Asparagus Pulao With Minty Lemon Raita](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/asparagus-pulao-with-minty-lemon-raita) “I LOVED the minty lemon raita!” gushed one reader of this rice-based spring side. “It was such a nice contrast to the rest of the dish; I think it’ll join our regular rotation.” [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/asparagus-pulao-with-minty-lemon-raita) -  Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, Prop Styling by Linden Elstran 18/31 [Dill Pickle Potato Salad](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/dill-pickle-potato-salad) Say “so long” to the mayo-leaden potato salads you’ve seen at picnics of the past. This one is briny with DIY quick pickles, yet simple enough to go with any protein you’re planning to serve. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/dill-pickle-potato-salad) -  Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boytsova 19/31 [Crispy Green Rice Pilaf](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/crispy-green-rice-pilaf) Turn yesterday’s rice into tonight’s bright green side dish with this recipe from Molly Baz. Blend up a spicy miso-herb-lime pesto to coat the crisped grains. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/crispy-green-rice-pilaf) -  Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Marina Bevilacqua 20/31 [Asparagus and Endive Salad With Comté Cream](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/asparagus-and-endive-salad-with-comte-cream) The star of this asparagus salad is the nutty Comté cream, which is made into a vinaigrette. Try smearing it under [blanched leeks](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/leeks-in-vinaigrette-with-walnuts-and-tarragon), or using it as the dipping sauce for steamed or [grilled artichokes](https://bonappetit.com/recipe/grilled-artichokes-with-yogurt-dill-dipping-sauce). [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/asparagus-and-endive-salad-with-comte-cream) -  Photograph by Joann Pai, food and prop styling by Rebekah Peppler 21/31 [Fried Lemon and Radish Salad](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/fried-lemon-and-radish-salad) Cookbook author [Rebekah Peppler](https://www.bonappetit.com/story/rebekah-peppler-paris?srsltid=AfmBOorwfDWhWx2reNfbjYcsnUhWdPp5rF6THyaenhTAFksBoJ4Cd5tO) says a solid vinaigrette makes an average salad great and a [great salad](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/slideshow/salads-for-people-hate-salads) unforgettable. Thanks to fried lemons, bright herbs, and rich pistachios (swap in pecans or walnuts in a pinch), this salad is firmly in the latter camp. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/fried-lemon-and-radish-salad) -  Photograph by Graydon Herriott, food styling by Sue Li, prop styling by Aneta Florczyk. 22/31 [Smoky and Crunchy Peas With Creamy Nuoc Cham](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/smoky-and-crunchy-peas-with-creamy-nuoc-cham) These simply sautéed peas—snow or sugar snap peas welcome—are delightful, but are absolutely a vehicle for the freshly toasted cashew-based nuoc cham. And because that dressing is so tasty, we know any firm, quick-cooking vegetable would swap in well (looking at you, asparagus, green beans, even thin broccolini). [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/smoky-and-crunchy-peas-with-creamy-nuoc-cham) -  Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton, Prop Styling by Christine Keely 23/31 [Easter Salad](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/easter-salad) This salad is a no-brainer [side dish for Easter](https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/easter-side-dishes), but it also works for any spring celebration. The colorful number will get passed around the table multiple times throughout the meal. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/easter-salad) -  Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by D’mytrek Brown 24/31 [Coconut Brussels Sprouts Gratin](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/coconut-brussels-sprouts-gratin) A creamy gratin made with coconut milk is a lighter riff on the classic rich winter casserole. It’s ideal for those chilly spring evenings when you’re craving something cozy. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/coconut-brussels-sprouts-gratin) -  Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Taneka Morris, prop styling by Dayna Seman 25/31 [Chickpea Pancake With Pea Salad](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chickpea-pancake-with-pea-salad) If you’re not making chickpea pancakes, sometimes known as French socca or Italian farinata, you’re missing out. Sure, you could serve them plain, but why not adorn one with blanched fresh spring veggies? It’s a side dish with main dish energy. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chickpea-pancake-with-pea-salad) -  Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua 26/31 [Blistered Asparagus With Labneh and Harissa](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/blistered-asparagus-with-labneh-and-harissa) Before swirling in spicy harissa, whisk the labneh (or Greek yogurt in a pinch) for an even creamier texture. This asparagus side would be dreamy eaten alongside a silky piece of [grilled salmon](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/easy-grilled-salmon-in-foil). [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/blistered-asparagus-with-labneh-and-harissa) -  Photograph by Janice Chung, food styling by Lauren Stanek, prop styling by Raina Kattelson 27/31 [Greenest Mint and Ginger Pesto](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/greenest-mint-and-ginger-pesto) Blanching the herbs is the key to keeping this pesto Shrek-green. Toss it with grains for a quick salad, dollop it on sliced [leg of lamb](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/seven-hour-leg-of-lamb) (sorry, no more mint jelly!), spread it into puff pastry, bake, and top with salad greens for a quick spring tart. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/greenest-mint-and-ginger-pesto) -  Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Nicole Louie 28/31 [Broken Lasagna Pasta Salad](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/broken-lasagna-pasta-salad) Once spring has arrived, the desire to make lasagna wanes, but that doesn’t mean the box of wide noodles is useless. Break them smaller and toss together a salad with bitter radicchio, buttery olives, an herby dressing, and of course a shower of parm. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/broken-lasagna-pasta-salad) -  Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou 29/31 [Simple and Citrusy Asparagus Stir-Fry](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/simple-and-citrusy-asparagus-stir-fry) One of the most straightforward spring sides is a quick vegetable stir-fry. This [asparagus recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/slideshow/asparagus-recipes) works just as well with radishes, green beans, snow peas, snap peas, or even thin planks of zucchini. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/simple-and-citrusy-asparagus-stir-fry) -  30/31 [Raw Artichoke, Celery, and Parmesan Salad](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/raw-artichoke-celery-and-parmesan-salad) Nutty baby artichokes meet crisp celery in this bright, spring-ready salad, tossed with olive oil and lemon juice, fresh herbs (parsley and mint, but you could add chives, basil, tarragon, or any combination of tender herbs you like), and a shower of shaved Parmesan. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/raw-artichoke-celery-and-parmesan-salad) -  Alex Lau 31/31 [Quick-Pickled Rhubarb Salad](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/quick-pickled-rhubarb-salad) We couldn’t round up spring side dish recipes without mentioning [rhubarb](https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/sweet-and-savory-rhubarb-recipes). Mellow its tartness by turning it into a quick pickle. Finish this spring salad with sliced fennel and celery, then drizzle with peppery olive oil. [View Recipe](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/quick-pickled-rhubarb-salad) [](https://www.bonappetit.com/contributor/rebecca-firkser) Rebecca’s work has appeared in TASTE, Eater, Food52, The Kitchn, Serious Eats, The Strategist, and NYT Cooking, among others. Previously, she was a staff editor at a handful of media publications, as well as a freelance recipe tester, culinary producer, and stylist. Before joining Bon Appétit and Epicurious, she was ... 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As the weather warms and we start to move beyond root vegetables, we’re especially excited to cook our favorite spring side dishes. One lap around the farmers market is enough to inspire spring vegetable recipes that make the most of thick stalks of asparagus, perky pink radishes, purple-streaked spring onions, tender sweet peas, thin-skinned new potatoes, and more. Whether you’re planning an [Easter brunch](https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/best-easter-recipes), a [Passover seder](https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/passover-food-dinner-recipes), or just another weeknight dinner, nothing makes [roast chicken](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/no-fail-roast-chicken-with-lemon-and-garlic)—or any main—shine quite like a bright, colorful side. Think crunchy vegetable salads with salty cheese, green sauce–coated rice, and even vegan deviled “eggs.” With recipes like these in the mix, consider your spring side dish needs officially sorted. More spring recipes, right this way → [](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/gallery/spring-dessert-recipes)