17 Vegetable Recipes You’ll Be Excited to Eat
Forget bland and boring veggies, we want vegetables that taste delicious! Most of us need to eat more vegetables and the best way to do it is through delicious recipes. You’ll find sides, salads, and veggie snacks.
Cowboy Caviar
Don’t tell the party guests that this bean dip is secretly super-nutritious – it is bound to be gobbled up based on flavor alone! Made with a colorful mix of fresh vegetables, two types of beans, and a tangy dressing, it’s hard to stop eating this dip! Serve with tortilla chips or crackers for a scoopable snack that everyone always adores.
Get the Recipe: Cowboy Caviar.
Arugula Quinoa Salad
You’ll find yourself making this quinoa arugula salad over and over again! Not only is this quinoa and arugula salad incredibly flavorful with its bright lemon vinaigrette, but it’s also ready in just 15 minutes of prep. Each serving of this has a whopping 19 grams of plant-based protein making it a great make-ahead lunch or dinner side dish.
Get the Recipe: Arugula Quinoa Salad.
Easy Haricots Verts
If you are looking for a simple but elegant Thanksgiving side dish then these haricots verts (French green beans) are for you! These thin and tender green beans have a mild flavor and are a welcome side dish among heavier and richer options.
Get the Recipe: Easy Haricots Verts.
Mediterranean Garbanzo Bean Salad
When you’re in the mood for a salad that’s incredibly delicious, fun to eat, and super nutritious, this garbanzo bean salad is what you’re going to want to make! Made with crunchy and fresh veggies, satisfying garbanzo beans, and a homemade vinaigrette, this salad can be prepped ahead for quick and healthy lunches or served as a side dish to your favorite protein.
Get the Recipe: Garbanzo Bean Salad.
Hot Honey Glazed Brussels Sprouts
These oven-roasted Brussels sprouts are tender, sweet, savory, and have a bit of a slow burn from the hot honey – they are absolutely delicious and quickly became our favorite way to enjoy Brussels sprouts. They are easy and made with simple ingredients, but worthy of your holiday tables, too.
Get the Recipe: Hot Honey Glazed Brussels Sprouts.
Greek Salad with Chicken
If you’re looking for a refreshing and hearty meal, the Greek salad with chicken is the way to go. This classic dish combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and Kalamata olives, all tossed in a zesty dressing. Serve it with warm pita bread for scooping, a side of creamy tzatziki for extra flavor.
Get the Recipe: Greek Salad with Chicken.
Easy Napa Cabbage Slaw
This crunchy napa cabbage slaw recipe is the best coleslaw! Crunchy napa cabbage is studded with blue cheese crumbles and tossed in an easy and flavorful vinaigrette dressing. This easy coleslaw recipe takes just 15 minutes to make and 8 easy ingredients that you probably already have.
Get the Recipe: Easy Napa Cabbage Slaw.
Creamy Cucumber Salad
You’ll love this classic cucumber salad! Thinly sliced cucumbers are tossed with onions and a simple sour cream dressing, this gets better as it sits in the fridge. It’s easy to prep and made with simple ingredients, it’s a staple at our house, especially when the garden cucumbers are flowing.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Cucumber Salad.
Greek Omelette
Start your day right with this hearty Greek omelette! It’s packed with tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese, making a savory breakfast option that is satisfying and nutritious. With each bite, you’ll savor the flavors of Greece in a delightful egg dish that is easy to whip up any morning.
Get the Recipe: Greek Omelette.
Italian Chopped Salad
Quite possibly my all-time favorite salad and maybe yours, too, this is our go-to house salad and the side to so many dinners. This is the perfect chopped salad – crunchy, well-balanced, and tossed in a flavorful homemade red wine vinaigrette. Each bite is packed with bold Italian flavors.
Get the Recipe: Italian Chopped Salad.
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Serve up a batch of these air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites and you’ll be shocked at how fast a platter of vegetables will be eaten! Not only is this recipe incredibly easy to make and quick to cook, but it’s also an incredibly delicious way to eat cauliflower, and make a great addition to game day spreads.
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Cauliflower Bites.
Mediterranean Hummus Platter
Hosting a gathering or craving a tasty snack? This Mediterranean hummus platter is the perfect choice! With creamy hummus, crisp cucumbers, and crunchy toasted almonds, it’s a shareable delight. Pair it with a fresh tomato salad for a well-rounded meal.
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Hummus Platter.
Southwest Salad
The classic southwest salad gets a modern makeover! Greens are topped with spiced chickpeas, tomatoes, grilled chicken, sharp cheddar, guacamole, and tortilla chips so that each bite is full of flavor. You can make a few of the components ahead for an even quicker meal.
Get the Recipe: Southwest Salad.
Lemon Kale Salad
This easy lemon kale salad recipe is made with crunchy lacinato kale, a bright lemon dressing, and extra flavor from crunchy panko and shredded Parmesan cheese. After my cousin brought this kale salad to Thanksgiving one year, it was requested year after year – it’s that good! You can make this delicious salad ahead of time so that you aren’t adding extra work to your meal. Just keep the dressing to the side and mix it in right before serving.
Get the Recipe: Kale Salad.
Greek Potato Salad with Green Beans
This tasty Greek potato salad is bursting with flavor, it’s really easy to make, and the whole family will enjoy it. This healthy side salad comes with not one nutritious veggie but two! Pair it with Mediterranean meals or grilled chicken.
Get the Recipe: Greek Potato Salad with Green Beans.
Elote in a Cup (Mexican Street Corn)
If you love the bright and vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn, you’ll love this elote in a cup recipe (aka esquites). This street corn salad is layered with toasted corn, a creamy drizzle, and a salty crumble of cotija, and finished with plenty of fresh cilantro, bright lime juice, and a sprinkle of tajin to bring it all together.
Get the Recipe: Elote in a Cup (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
Chopped Greek Salad
This Greek salad is a simple yet flavorful side that brings fresh and bright Mediterranean flavors to your table. Made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, salty olives, and creamy feta cheese the salad is incredibly balanced, delicious, and satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Greek Cucumber Salad.
