62 fresh spinach recipes

Orange and spinach pasta salad with bow-tie pasta, fresh orange segments, baby spinach, and scallions, tossed in an Italian dressing spiked with orange juice and fennel. Bright, fresh, and lunchbox-ready.

A succulent chicken dish made with parmesan cheese, fresh spinach and pimentos.

Flaked salmon and ribbons of sorrel or spinach tossed with buttered spaghetti, tiny broccoli florets, lemon, and Parmesan. An elegant, colorful pasta that comes together in under an hour.

Curried turkey salad with papaya, kiwi, toasted almonds, and a warm chutney-yogurt dressing served in crispy tortilla bowls over fresh spinach.

This comforting Crockpot Lentil-Kale Soup is a wholesome, nutrient-packed dish featuring tender lentils, vibrant kale, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. With minimal prep, the slow cooker does the work, creating a thick, stew-like soup that’s perfect for chilly days or a healthy weeknight meal. The addition of miso paste and herbs like thyme and bay leaf elevates the flavor, making this a satisfying, plant-based option for the whole family.

Creamed spinach enriched with dried porcini mushrooms, heavy cream, and egg yolk. The mushroom soaking liquid adds deep, earthy flavor to this classic steakhouse side dish.

Spinach spaghetti with flounder, fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and white wine in a light olive oil sauce. An elegant Italian-style fish pasta ready in 30 minutes.

Black-eyed peas with fresh spinach sauteed in vegetable broth with a pinch of cayenne. A low-fat vegetarian side dish ready in 20 minutes flat.

Pasta with spinach pesto made from fresh spinach, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil pureed smooth. A milder, more affordable twist on traditional basil pesto that freezes well for up to 6 weeks.

Sauteed chicken breasts with fresh rosemary and white wine, baked over a bed of spinach. The pan sauce deglazes into a fragrant rosemary-wine drizzle that flavors every leaf.

A delicate angel hair pasta recipe that delivers bold, vibrant flavor with minimal effort and simple fresh ingredients. A pasta main dish you turn to on busy weeknights that is on the table in about 20 minutes.

Curried spinach salad with walnuts, fresh orange, golden raisins, and a cumin-curry vinaigrette. Includes a homemade ginger-raisin chutney. Vegetarian and vibrant.

Warm chicken and Granny Smith apple salad with Gorgonzola cheese, carrots, and a hot apple cider vinaigrette over fresh spinach. A fast microwave dinner salad.

Indian-style spinach with popping black mustard seeds, dried chilies, turmeric, fresh mint, yogurt, and lemon. A quick saag-inspired side dish ready in 20 minutes.

Tender water spinach meets savory fermented bean curd in this lightning-fast Chinese stir-fry. Ready in 10 minutes with just 5 ingredients.

French green salad with butter lettuce, spinach, and sauteed shiitake mushrooms in a lemon-Dijon vinaigrette topped with fresh basil. An elegant, earthy side salad.