12 Gorgeously Green Recipes For St. Patrick’s Day

Made from sweet peas, fresh basil, lime, and vegetable broth, this pea soup is light, bright, and perfect for spring.

Cool, creamy, and flecked with fresh herbs, green goddess dressing is wonderful on salads or served as a dip.

Asparagus and peas prove the old adage: what grows together, goes together. This is the perfect side dish for spring!

Peas add a little sweetness and chunkiness to the guacamole; they also intensify the green color of the dip.

This asparagus soup tastes rich, yet it’s made without heavy cream – just veggies, broth, and a bit of Parmesan cheese puréed to silky perfection.

A fall-inspired Brussels sprouts salad that’s so scrumptious, even the skeptics might come back for seconds!

A winter-friendly twist on pesto pasta, this spaghetti with kale and walnut pesto is a quick weeknight dinner and a delicious way to sneak in some healthy greens.

Bursting with tanginess, smokiness, and a hint of fiery heat, this salsa verde elevates everything it touches, from crunchy chips to sizzling fajitas and beyond.

This spinach salad combines crispy thick-cut bacon, mushrooms, and soft-boiled eggs with a warm bacon vinaigrette. Pair with a rotisserie chicken and dinner is done!

Gorgeously (or shockingly?) green, this broccoli purée is a welcome change from the usual steamed or roasted broccoli. It’s also a great low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes.

Perfect for when you need a simple yet elegant side dish, roasted asparagus is made with just 4 ingredients in under 15 minutes.

Made with frozen spinach and heavy cream, this classic creamed spinach can be made ahead and reheated in the microwave.