My top choices for spring dinner recipes – vibrant salads, freshly made sandwiches for gatherings, flavorful herby sauces, and plenty of easy weeknight meals.
Springtime is upon us – I can sense it! My dinner plans are gradually shifting from hearty soups and stews to vibrant salads and bowls overflowing with color.
This is the essential guide you’ll want as we move into more sunny and warm days! ☀️ Here are some of my ultimate spring dinner favorites – cheerful salads, simple sandwiches fit for a group, herby sauces and dressings, and a variety of weeknight meals (since spring tends to get busy!).
Wishing you discover a new go-to dinner!
Spring Dinner Recipes
Roasted Peanut Kale Crunch Salad
WOW, this salad is incredibly delicious! Crisp kale and cabbage, fragrant herbs and fresno peppers, crushed peanuts, and a superb roasted peanut vinaigrette that seeps into every part of the salad.
Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia Turkey Sandwich
Fluffy focaccia with sun-dried tomatoes is stacked with pesto mayo, turkey, ripe tomato slices, and greens. This sandwich is a real treat and almost a lifestyle in itself!
Spring Roll Bowls with Sweet Garlic Lime Sauce
Spring Roll Bowls – basil, mint, rice noodles, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and any other proteins and veggies you prefer! Simple to create vegetarian!
Salmon Tacos with Mango Corn Salsa
Extremely simple to prepare salmon tacos embellished with mango, sweet corn, and cucumber salsa!
Avocado Mojo Bowls with Sweet Potato and Chicken
We’re enjoying the ultimate bowl life this week. Seasoned sweet potato wedges and chicken meatballs or rotisserie chicken assembled on a plate with a small pool of zesty green avocado mojo sauce. Yes, wow, let’s have it again.
Miso Crunch Salad
Shredded cabbage and kale, shrimp, avocado, cilantro, and chili-flavored peanuts, all embraced by the perfect sweet miso dressing.
Cilantro Orange Chicken with Rice and Beans
This delightful Cilantro Orange Chicken is bursting with flavor, beautifully crisped to golden perfection, and simply finger-licking good! Paired with rice, beans, and a speedy homemade pineapple salsa.
Ginger Chicken Meatball Sandos
Golden-brown chicken meatballs nestled beside toppings like cucumbers, shallots, kewpie mayo, mint, a sprinkle of chili crisp, and fresh cilantro creating the ultimate chicken sandwich!
Liz’s Bistro Salad
Crisp, light, bright, and incredibly fresh. This French-inspired bistro salad shines as a side for nearly any meal. Tender greens, fragrant herbs, pickled onions, and a light vinaigrette finish it off perfectly.
Chipotle Orange Shrimp with Cilantro Rice
Chipotle Orange Shrimp with Cilantro Rice! Tender shrimp in a sweet and smoky cream sauce layered over cilantro-studded rice and served with a side of tangy cucumbers.
Harissa Meatballs with Whipped Feta
These Harissa Meatballs with Whipped Feta are perfect for a simple SOS dinner! Ready-made meatballs, bell peppers, zucchini, harissa, and whipped feta all in one bowl. DELICIOUS!
Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Lime Drench
These lettuce wraps embody SUMMER BLISS. Piles of crumbled, crispy ground chicken, fluffy quinoa, and/or rice for added fullness, with sautéed garlicky-ginger veggies wrapped in fresh butter lettuce leaves.
Elote Style Quinoa Salad
Elote Quinoa Salad crafted with smooth peppers confit, juicy sweet corn, homemade dressing, cotija cheese, lime, and spices. Ideal for summer and incredibly delicious!
Pesto Shrimp and Parmesan Risotto
Tender, succulent shrimp marinated in garlic and topped with a vibrant pesto sauce, layered on creamy Parmesan risotto with fresh tomatoes and herbs sprinkled throughout. Wow wow wow! Let’s dig in now!
Garlic Cream Bucatini with Peas and Asparagus
This truly is a lovely spring gem! Bucatini pasta enveloped in a garlic-infused creamy sauce intermingled with buttery asparagus and peas. SO DELICIOUS!
Spring Salmon with Creamed Leeks, Potatoes, and Asparagus
We’re serving up a plate of sunshine for dinner! Perfectly crisped salmon alongside oven-roasted asparagus and a rich, buttery creamy leek sauce coupled with crispy potatoes.
Red Chile Chicken Tacos with Creamy Corn
These Red Chile Chicken Tacos are currently on our minds! Lightly fried corn tortillas packed with succulent chicken and a saucy filling of pinto beans and red chile, topped off with creamy corn salsa and tangy homemade pickled red onions. YUM!
The Oliver’s Salad
We’re sharing with you a stunning salad inspired by the eatery Oliver’s in Minnesota. Tender salmon, savory peppers and garlic confit, buttery chunks of avocado, fire-roasted corn, crispy bacon bits, and a flow of homemade smoky ranch dressing.
5 Ingredient Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
Juicy pan-seared chicken infused with bursty lemon flavor combined with tender asparagus in a honey butter sauce. A bright 5-ingredient dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes!
Yummy Salmon Burgers with Slaw
These salmon burgers are THE MOST DELICIOUS! and made with just five ingredients. Perfect for a quick + easy high-protein lunch or dinner.
Easy Crockpot Carnitas
These are the simplest crockpot carnitas, easy enough for anyone to prepare! Juicy, full of flavor, and perfectly browned with a crispy crust.
Crispy Chicken Cutlets
Hot, crunchy, salty, and begging for a dipping sauce! These Crispy Chicken Cutlets are a definite winner for dinner.
Chipotle Salmon with Orange Salsa and Aji Verde
Sweet-and-smoky chipotle salmon garnished with fresh orange salsa and creamy aji verde! A simple, mouthwatering, restaurant-quality salmon recipe.
Crispy Smashed Potato Salad
Tangy salad, crispy potatoes, and creamy ranch – this smashed potato salad captures the essence of summer!
Sheet Pan Shrimp and Cauli Rice
This Sheet Pan Shrimp and Cauli Rice is the most straightforward sheet pan dinner! Shrimp, peas, cauliflower rice, seasonings, and Rosso pesto sauce unite on one pan for a scrumptious spring meal.
Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad
This Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad comprises red peppers, cabbage, chicken, soba noodles, and a swift homemade spicy peanut sauce. Salads don’t get much tastier than this.
Rainbow Chicken Salad with Almond Honey Mustard Dressing
Succulent chicken, plump grapes and berries, crisp lettuce, tangy feta cheese, crunchy almonds, and the true star – almond honey mustard dressing! Relish the rainbow and enjoy, friends!
Pineapple Pork with Coconut Rice
Sticky-sweet pork, juicy pineapple, fresh herbs, jalapeño, and crispy onions served over a fluffy bed of coconut rice. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!
Amazing Mushroom Bowls with Kale Pesto
Incredible Mushroom Bowls with Kale Pesto! Smoky, sweet, salty mushrooms (or tempeh!), caramelized pineapple, peppers, and a scoop of kale pesto, all served on rice.
The Best Chicken Tinga Tacos
These Chicken Tinga Tacos are simply THE BEST! Full of sauce, spicy, and real food perfection.
My Top Three Spring Baking Recipes
**30 Refreshing and Colorful Recipes for Spring Dinners**
Spring signifies renewal, and what better way to honor it than by indulging in a selection of refreshing and colorful recipes perfectly suited for dinner? As the days lengthen and temperatures rise, our taste buds seek lighter, fresher tastes. Here’s a delightful collection of 30 recipes that embody the spirit of spring, showcasing seasonal produce and bright, uplifting flavors.
1. **Asparagus and Lemon Risotto**: Rich risotto enhanced with zesty lemon and tender asparagus, presenting a taste of spring in every mouthful.
2. **Spring Pea and Mint Soup**: A smooth soup uniting sweet peas and fresh mint, topped with a dollop of crème fraîche.
3. **Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa**: Flawlessly grilled salmon embellished with a lively salsa made from ripe avocados, tomatoes, and cilantro.
4. **Lemon Herb Chicken with Spring Vegetables**: Tender chicken breasts marinated in lemon and herbs, laid out with a mix of roasted spring vegetables.
5. **Pasta Primavera**: A traditional Italian classic featuring pasta combined with a range of spring vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes.
6. **Radish and Cucumber Salad**: A crunchy salad with finely cut radishes and cucumbers, drizzled in a zesty vinaigrette.
7. **Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken**: Chicken breasts packed with a delectable mix of spinach and feta cheese, baked to perfection.
8. **Carrot and Ginger Soup**: A comforting soup blending the sweetness of carrots with the zest of fresh ginger, ideal for crisp spring nights.
9. **Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto**: Juicy lamb chops partnered with a revitalizing mint pesto, perfect for a special spring supper.
10. **Quinoa and Spring Vegetable Stir-Fry**: A nutritious stir-fry loaded with quinoa and a vibrant assortment of spring veggies.
11. **Strawberry and Arugula Salad**: Peppery arugula combined with sweet strawberries, goat cheese, and a balsamic glaze.
12. **Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry**: A quick stir-fry featuring shrimp and asparagus glazed in a light soy sauce.
13. **Herb-Crusted Cod with Lemon Butter**: Flaky cod fillets with a crispy herb coating, drizzled with lemon butter.
14. **Spring Vegetable Tart**: A savory tart filled with seasonal produce such as leeks, asparagus, and peas, all encased in a flaky pastry.
15. **Chicken and Artichoke Skewers**: Grilled skewers of marinated chicken and tender artichoke hearts, served with a lemon aioli.
16. **Mushroom and Leek Galette**: A rustic galette featuring a buttery crust, overflowing with sautéed mushrooms and leeks.
17. **Zucchini Noodles with Pesto**: Light and nutritious zucchini noodles tossed in fresh basil pesto.
18. **Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad**: Earthy roasted beets paired with luxurious goat cheese and walnuts, dressed in a honey vinaigrette.
19. **Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta**: A speedy pasta dish with shrimp sautéed in lemon and garlic, tossed with spaghetti.
20. **Spring Vegetable Frittata**: A fluffy frittata brimming with spring vegetables and aromatic herbs, perfect for brunch or dinner.
21. **Grilled Vegetable and Quinoa Salad**: A robust salad of grilled vegetables and quinoa, drizzled in a citrus vinaigrette.
22. **Pea and Ricotta Crostini**: Toasted baguette slices topped with a creamy pea and ricotta blend, ideal as an appetizer.
23. **Asparagus and Prosciutto Pizza**: A gourmet pizza laid with asparagus, prosciutto, and mozzarella, baked to a crispy finish.
24. **Lemon Dill Baked Cod**: Cod fillets baked with fresh dill and lemon slices, served alongside roasted potatoes.
25. **Spring Roll Bowls**: Deconstructed spring rolls featuring rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and a spicy peanut sauce.
26. **Herbed Couscous with Roasted Vegetables**: Fluffy couscous mingled with roasted vegetables and fresh herbs.
27. **Tomato and Basil Bruschetta**: Classic bruschetta with ripe tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil on toasted bread.
28. **Roasted Carrot and Avocado Salad**: A lively salad featuring roasted carrots, creamy avocado, and a citrus dressing.
29. **Lemon Thyme Chicken Thighs**: Juicy chicken thighs roasted with lemon and thyme, accompanied by asparagus.
30. **Chilled Cucumber and Dill Soup**: A cool refreshing soup made from cucumbers, dill, and yogurt, perfect for warm days.
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