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Lighten up! With these 17 flavor-packed recipes with fresh herbs

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By Gen La Rocca

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This collection of recipes celebrates the vibrant and aromatic world of fresh herbs. From basil to rosemary to dill, you can lighten up your meals while adding a ton of flavor with these recipes with fresh herbs.

beet cucumber salad is shown on a pink plate with a wood cutting board and dill.
Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Hearty Marinara Sauce

A closeup of hearty marinara sauce in a wooden spoon over a pot of finished marinara sauce.
Hearty Marinara Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Fresh basil is highlighted in this delicious and easy homemade hearty marinara sauce. It’s packed with bright, bold flavor and a family favorite!
Get the Recipe: Hearty Marinara Sauce

Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

Closeup overhead shot of roasted salmon, asparagus, fingerling potatoes, and cherry tomatoes on a blue sheet tray.
Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This simple but extremely flavorful sheet pan salmon and veggies highlights fresh thyme. With burst cherry tomatoes, comforting potatoes, and savory asparagus, this sweet, smoky, and savory dish will be on your weekly menu in no time!
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

beet cucumber salad is shown on a pink plate with a wood cutting board and dill.
Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This beet and cucumber salad with feta has bright, fresh dill, adding a light, lemony flavor that elevates the whole dish!
Get the Recipe: Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

Chicken Yaki Udon

chicken yaki udon in a white bowl with chopsticks.
Chicken Yaki Udon. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Chicken yaki udon is a delicious stir-fry dish with fresh veggies, chewy udon noodles, and a delicious sweet and savory sauce. Topped with fresh scallions, it’s packed with flavor!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Yaki Udon

Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

burrata salad with balsamic glaze including spring mix, basil leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This delightful burrata salad has vibrant greens, creamy burrata, ripe cherry tomatoes, and, the star of the show, fresh summer basil!
Get the Recipe: Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches

An egg and cucumber sandwich with pepper jack cheese, spring mix, and dill sauce is shown on a white plate over a rustic wooden cutting board.
Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These egg salad sandwiches are brought up a notch with creamy cheese, fresh spring mix, crisp cucumber, and fresh dill!
Get the Recipe: Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches

Creamy Dill Sauce

creamy dill sauce in a small glass pitcher with a wooden handle.
Creamy Dill Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

With just a few simple ingredients, this dill sauce highlights the fresh, lemony flavor of dill and is perfect for a sandwich spread, a dip for veggies and pita bread, or added to a grain bowl or salad!
Get the Recipe: Creamy Dill Sauce

Calabrian Potatoes

Calabrian potatoes on a white plate.

Calabrian Potatoes. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

The subtle heat of chilis is complemented here by an invigorating lemon and fresh rosemary vinaigrette, making these the most flavorful smashed potatoes you’ve ever tried!
Get the Recipe: Calabrian Potatoes

Creamy Salsa Dressing

Creamy salsa dressing in a glass jar surrounded by tomatoes, fresh limes, and cilantro.
Creamy Salsa Dressing. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Bored of the same old salad dressing? This creamy salsa dressing combines the bright, fresh flavors of salsa with a few key creamy ingredients, lime juice, and bold, delicious cilantro.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Salsa Dressing

Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs

Healthy Tuna salad without mayo sits on a bed of iceberg lettuce surrounded by two forks, dill, and a green linen.
Healthy Tuna Salad . Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Forget the mayo! This tuna salad is mixed with olive oil, lemon juice, and a variety of fresh herbs for a tuna salad that turns the classic on its head.
Get the Recipe: Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs

Garlic Peanuts

Close-up shot of garlic peanuts with chopped rosemary.
Garlic Peanuts. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Peanuts are given a makeover here with sliced garlic, fresh, floral rosemary, and a hint of heat.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Peanuts

Lemon Chicken Tray Bake

Lemon chicken with peppers, onions and tomatoes on a baking sheet.
Lemon Chicken Tray Bake. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This lemon chicken sheet pan dinner has a variety of incredibly flavorful vegetables, sweet shallots, bright lemon, and delicious fresh thyme.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Chicken Tray Bake

Honey Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

Jalapeno honey and lime dressing on a wooden cutting board.
Honey Lime Jalapeno Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Move over, boring salads! This honey lime jalapeno vinaigrette is perfect on all types of salads, roasted or grilled meats and vegetables, or drizzled over rice bowls. It packs a punch with bright, fresh cilantro!
Get the Recipe: Honey Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

Penne al Baffo

a dish of penne al baffo topped with parsley.
Penne al Baffo. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This creamy tomato and pancetta pasta dish is lightened up with the addition of fresh parsley, for a balanced, flavorful bite!
Get the Recipe: Penne al Baffo

Penne al Salmone

A closeup of penne pasta with burst cherry tomatoes, flaked salmon, and parsley on a white plate.
Penne al Salmone. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This light summery pasta features seared salmon, sweet burst cherry tomatoes, a light and delicious white wine sauce with fresh thyme. Then it’s topped with parsley for even more fresh flavor!
Get the Recipe: Penne al Salmone

Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon

Warm German potato salad in a white dish on a marble counter beside a bunch of fresh dill.
Warm German Potato Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Potato salad can be a little dull. But this warm German potato salad has fresh dill and fresh scallions to wake up the flavor! Coated in a warm bacon vinaigrette, this dish is unbelievably tasty.
Get the Recipe: Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon

Salmon Mango Salad

A fillet of salmon sits on a bed of little gem lettuce, mango, red onion, and jalapeno vinaigrette on a white marble counter.
Salmon Mango Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Summer is coming! Be ready with this fresh but filling salmon mango salad, with sweet tropical fruit, bright pickled onions, perfectly seared salmon, and a dressing that features lime juice and cilantro!
Get the Recipe: Salmon Mango Salad

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