8 Recipes Featuring Spring Herbs (2024)

1½ cups plain, low-fat cottage cheese

1 lemon, juiced

¼ tsp kosher salt

1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

1 small clove garlic (or ½ of a regular clove)

2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

2 tbsp chopped fresh chives

3 tbsp low-fat milk (plus more as needed to adjust thickness)

1

Place cottage cheese, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.

2

Add dill, chives, and milk and pulse until herbs are well choppedbut not completely blended in, about five times. Serve alongside your favorite veggies.

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2 lb new potatoes (aka baby potatoes), halved

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup white wine vinegar

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

¾ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

¼ cup red onion, diced

3 tbsp capers

2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped

1

Place potatoes in a large stockpot full of cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 12–15 minutes. Drain and cool.

2

In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour over potatoes and toss gently to coat.

3

Top with onion, capers, dill, and basil, and serve.

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½ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt

½ cup assorted fresh herbs (dill, basil, cilantro, parsley)

1 clove garlic

½ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

1

In a blender, combine Greek yogurt, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Serve over a salad or as a dip.

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4 cups watermelon, chunks (about ¼ of large watermelon)

2 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen

10 (sweet) basil leaves

2 cups ice cubes

1

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.

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2 ½ cups fresh cilantro

¾ cup fresh mint leaves

5 garlic cloves

Juice of 2 limes

3 tbsp red wine vinegar

⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 small red chile or jalapeno (optional)

⅛ tsp kosher salt (optional)

⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper (optional)

1

Place all ingredients into a food processor and process on high for about 1-2 minutes until mixture is smooth.

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5 Persian cucumbers (peel on)

1 cup water

1 avocado

½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese)

½ cup fresh mint leaves

¼ cup parsley (optional)

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

1 tbsp lemon juice

Dried mint, garnish (optional)

1

Place all ingredients in a blender, blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Chill for at least 1-2 hours before serving.

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1 9-inch refrigerated pie crust

2 cups blackberries, divided

2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus additional for garnish (or 1 tsp dried thyme)

1 tsp cornstarch

4 oz (light) brie cheese, thinly sliced

1 egg, beaten

1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

In a medium bowl, toss together 1 cup blackberries, sugar, thyme, and cornstarch.

3

Unroll pie crust and arrange brie in the center of the crust, then add blackberry mixture on top, leaving a 2-inch border around the edge. Gently pull the edges of the crust over the filling, fold and press into place.

4

Brush the crust with egg and bake for 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown (and the filling looks bubbly). Cool. Garnish with remaining blackberries and thyme, if desired.

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¾ cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole wheat

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp fresh rosemary (or 3 tsp dried)

2 tbsp dijon mustard

1 lb salmon filet

Lemon wedges (optional)

Fresh rosemary, for garnish (optional)

1

In a small mixing bowl, stir together breadcrumbs, garlic, and rosemary.

2

Brush salmon with mustard and press panko mixture into mustard to coat fish.

3

Preheat a gas grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill salmon for about 10 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness. If breading starts to turn too dark brown, cover with foil until salmon is fully cooked. (Alternatively: broil in the oven for 10-15 minutes). Squeeze on lemon juice and garnish with extra rosemary, if using.

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