Spring Veggie Recipes

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

21 Apr 2009 10:08 AM

Put a spring in your next meal by making use of the spectacular seasonal vegetables being offered at various farmer's markets and roadside produce stands that have been popping up as the temperatures rise.

The following recipes feature healthy spring vegetables in delicious dishes that your family is sure to love:

SPRING SALAD

Ingredients:

4 cups baby greens

1 granny smith apple, julienned

1/4 cup toasted pecans

3 tablespoons chopped bacon

2 ounces store bought Honey Mustard dressing

2 to 3 ounces goat cheese

4 grilled chicken breasts, sliced

Directions:

Toss the greens with Honey Mustard dressing, place in bowls and garnish with bacon, apples, pecans and goat cheese.

Grill chicken breasts, slice and arrange on top of salads.

CRESCENT ROLL VEGGIE PIZZA

Ingredients:

1 (8-ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/2 package Ranch-style dressing mix

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 carrots, finely chopped

1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers

1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers

1/2 cup fresh broccoli, chopped

1/2 cup chopped green onions

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Roll out crescent rolls on a large non-stick baking sheet. Stretch and flatten to form a single rectangular shape on the baking sheet. Bake 11 to 13 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool.

Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Ranch mix. Spread the mixture over the cooled crust. Arrange carrots, peppers, broccoli and onions on top. Chill for about an hour.

Cut into bite-size squares and serve.

SIMPLE SPINACH DIP

Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise

1 (16-ounce) container sour cream

1 package dry vegetable soup mix

1 (4-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

2 diced scallions

Directions:

In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, soup mix, water chestnuts, scallions and spinach.

Chill in the refrigerator overnight.

Serve with crackers or your favorite raw veggies.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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