Happy Spring. What better way to embrace the season than by trying out some fresh and flavorful recipes? Loaded with nutrients and bursting with color, these dishes are sure to make your meals healthy, delicious, and beautiful. Each dish is easy to prepare and filled with seasonal ingredients like radishes, strawberries, and mint.

So head out to your local farmers market or grocery store and stock up on some of these seasonal vegetables to savor the best of what spring has to offer. Turn a new leaf in your cooking routine and give these recipes a try.

Roasted Radishes

Ingredients: 

• 1 bunch of fresh radishes
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 
2. Trim the radishes, and then slice them. 
3. In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, honey, salt and pep per to mix. 
4. Add the radishes to the bowl and toss to coat. 
5. Spread the radishes in a single layer on a baking sheet. 
6. Roast for 15-20 minutes, until the radishes are tender and slightly browned. 
7. Serve hot.

Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan

Ingredients: 

• 1 pound of fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. 
2. In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. 
3. Place the coated asparagus on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender. 
4. Remove the asparagus from the grill and sprinkle with parmesan. 
5. Serve hot.

Strawberry and Spinach Salad

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of fresh spinach, washed and chopped. 
• 1 cup of sliced strawberries
• ¼ cup of sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• ¼ cup of olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, and almonds. 
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. 
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss the coat.
4. Serve immediately. 

Pea and Mint Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 4 cups of chicken or veggie broth
• 4 cups of fresh or frozen peas
• ¼ cup of fresh mint leaves, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:  

1. Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. 
2. Add the diced onion and garlic and saute until soft, translucent, and fragrant. 
3. Add the broth and bring to a boil. 
4. Add the peas and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the peas are tender. 
5. Remove from heat and stir in the mint leaves. 
6. Puree the soup in a blender until smooth. 
7. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8. Serve hot.