40 Parsley Recipes, from Meaty Dinners to Herbaceous Salads and Sauces

- Marcus Nilsson1/40
Parsley, Red Onion, and Pomegranate Salad
This salad features parsley as the starring ingredient, with red onion and pomegranate offering a little sweetness (and pops of red).
- Linda Xiao2/40
Linguine with Green Olive Sauce and Zesty Breadcrumbs
Loaded with the big flavors of green olives, anchovies, capers, and a healthy helping of fresh parsley, this linguine has a go-big-or-go-home attitude.
- Photo by Christopher Testani3/40
Lemon and Parsley Skillet-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Pro tip: Use a fish spatula to loosen the browning potatoes before adding the final dollop of butter and parsley. The angled head helps release foods stuck on the straight sides.
- Photo by Christopher Testani4/40
Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Cherry Tomato Panzanella
Pound chicken breasts to make them thin and uniform for crisping, and then top the crunchy cutlets with a punchy panzanella-inspired combo of bread, tomatoes, and torn parsley.
- Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott5/40
Head-On Prawns with Chile, Garlic, and Parsley
After grilling these popping prawns, toss them with an herbacious coating of garlic and parsley. And keep the napkins on hand—things are going to get messy.
- Tara Donne, food styling by Chelsea Zimmer6/40
Linguine With Grilled Tuna, Capers and Parsley
Fresh tuna makes all the difference in this refreshing, light pasta dish, which is swirled with capers and chopped parsley.
- Randy Harris7/40
Grilled Skirt Steak with Herb Salsa Verde
You can mix all kinds of herbs into this flavorful salsa verde (which makes any meat or fish better), but parsley is a must.
- Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott8/40
Grilled Scallops With Lemony Salsa Verde
Lemony salsa verde packed with parsley, shallots, and chives livens up plump grilled scallops.
- Romulo Yanes9/40
Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing
A green goddess dressing is the perfect herbaceous addition to salads and crudite plates.
- Christopher Testani10/40
Grilled Short Ribs with Lemon and Parsley
Toss chopped parsley with equal parts lemon juice and olive oil, and you've made the world's easiest steak sauce.
- Photo by Nicole Franzen11/40
Bucatini With Walnut-Parsley Pesto
Don't let your parsley get limp and sad. Just a few pinches of the chopped fresh stuff livens up an entire dish, like this creamy, nut-studded bucatini.
- Photo by Evan Sung © 201612/40
Ox’s Chimichurri
For the most versatile warm-weather sauce, look to Argentina, where this herby chimichurri is often at your table before you even arrive. It's traditionally made with parsley and other herbs, along with dried red peppers and garlic for a touch of heat.
- Romulo Yanes13/40
Scallops with Spice Oil
An herby salad of parsley and cilantro makes a flavorful base for browned scallops drizzled with a fragrant spice oil.
- Photo by Teri Lyn Fisher14/40
Green Pea, Asparagus, and Parsley Soup
A sprinkling of parsley finishes this fresh, springy soup. Serve as a light lunch or as a starter for a breezy dinner.
- Hirsheimer & Hamilton15/40
Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon-Parsley Dressing
A little bit of parsley transforms everyday roasted cauliflower into something special.
- Danny Kim16/40
Spaghetti with Parsley Pesto
Gotta love a classic pesto Genovese. But why be limited to basil? Swapping in flat-leaf parsley makes for a balanced sauce that allows you to really taste the nuts, the olive oil, the Parmesan.
- Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott17/40
Rice with Parsley, Almonds, and Apricots
Sweet apricots, crunchy almonds, and herbaceous parsley make this rice a standout dish.
- Photo by Alex Lau18/40
Spicy Lamb Pizza With Parsley–Red Onion Salad
Our homage to lahmacun, the Middle Eastern flatbread, has a major kick from the red onions and heavy-handed herbs.
- Maren Caruso19/40
Sauted Scallops with Cherry Tomatoes, Green Onions, and Parsley
Parsley breaks through the richness of this warm, summer-friendly dish.
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Escargot With Garlic-Parsley Butter
If you can get your hands on some escargot, this garlic parsley butter is the only thing to do with 'em.
- Photo by John Kernick21/40
Parsley, Celery Leaf, and Jicama Salad
A rich meal calls for a crisp salad, in shades of green and white, to cleanse your palate. Radish sprouts add a peppery bite to the crunchy jicama and flat leaves of parsley and celery.
- Romulo Yanes22/40
Parsley, Kale, and Berry Smoothie
A hit of greens balances out the bananas and blueberries in this breakfast powerhouse.
- Mikkel Vang23/40
Bibb Lettuce, Parsley, and Mint Salad
Generous handfuls of parsley and mint leaves are left whole, to hold their own alongside sweet ruffles of Bibb and thin slices of cucumber.
- Photo by Christopher Testani.24/40
Sliced Strip Steak with Arugula and Parsley
It's always summer with this bright and bold steak salad dinner.
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Blender Chermoula Sauce
Made with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and warm spices, this Moroccan sauce makes a great marinade or finishing sauce for meat and seafood.
- Photo by Alex Lau26/40
Broiled Red Snapper With Za'atar Salsa Verde
You're bound to get plenty of accolades for this zesty sauce, a Middle Eastern–spiced riff on herby salsa verde.
- Photo by Peden & Munk27/40
Spiced Lamb Burger
As the lamb cooks inside the pita, the fat will render into the bread, creating a crunchy, compact, vibrantly flavored meat pie that's unlike any burger you've ever had.
- Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott28/40
The Greenest Tahini Sauce
If you leave this on the thicker side, it's a great crudités dip. Or, thin it and pour onto salad.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Hampton29/40
Moroccan Skirt Steak Salad With Chermoula
A fragrant, herbaceous sauce acts as both a marinade and a dressing for this pretty, Moroccan-inspired salad.
- Tim Morris30/40
Scalloped Yukon Gold and Sweet Potato Gratin with Fresh Herbs
Two kinds of potatoes are thinly sliced and combined with cream, butter, cheese, and a mixture of herbs amps it all up.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog31/40
Homemade Cheese Spread With Garlic and Herbs
Here's a DIY version of the flavored, spreadable Gournay cheese originally from France.
- Tuukka Koski food styling: Alison Attenborough, prop styling: kalen kaminski32/40
Parmesan Broth
The easiest way to use a bunch of herbs? Throw 'em all into a broth.
- Lara Ferroni33/40
Joint Relief Juice
This juice gets its bright green color, tons of antioxidants, and refreshing zing from parsley and spinach, but neither ingredient overwhelms the flavors of the pineapple, grapefruit, and carrots.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson34/40
Herby Chicken Kofta Meatballs
Make a big batch of these spicy herbed meatballs and stash them in your freezer and you’ll always have the building blocks for an easy weeknight dinner on hand.
- Charles Masters35/40
Herbed Feta Dip
Herbs turn this feta dip from too-rich to perfectly-balanced-and-flawless.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food and prop styling Ali Nardi36/40
Herbed Olive Oil
Parsley, mint, and lemon zest make this herbed oil a versatile condiment for a number of dishes.
- Photo by Bobbi Lin37/40
Kuku Sabzi
Kuku sabzi (Persian frittata) tend to have less eggs than the typical fritter or omelet, and all the mixed herbs make this the ideal clean-out-the-fridge recipe.
- Photo by Marcus Nilsson38/40
Fresh Herb Falafel
Make your next party a falafel party with this irresistibly herby green falafel recipe.
- Photo by Marcus Nilsson39/40
Spiced Green Tahini Sauce
This green sauce is so addictive, you'll want to make a huge batch of it and keep it on hand always.
- Photo by Ted Cavanaugh40/40
Creamed Greens Tartine
If you have a couple cups of leftover greens, a loaf of crusty bread, and some parsley, you have lunch.