This ultimate list of easy spring recipes features vibrant rice and couscous dishes, healthy spring vegetable sides, light and fresh lunch recipes, and the best seasonal meat and seafood dishes for spring.
Breathe new life into your spring menu with this flavorful compilation of springtime favorites.
(Oh, and if you're looking for other spring dishes, check out these spring appetizers, spring soups, spring pasta recipes, and spring desserts!)
Spring Recipes
Quinoa, Orzo, and Rice Dishes for Spring
Enjoy these light and healthy spring side dishes and main course recipes featuring orzo pasta and grains. These yummy recipes celebrate seasonal produce like spinach and asparagus and proteins like tuna and shrimp.
Spring vegetables and tangy feta cheese make this risotto dish a seasonal delight.
Fava beans are a healthy springtime vegetable that makes this refreshing cold rice salad pop with vibrant green hues.
This colorful couscous salad features zippy spring radishes and earthy arugula for the perfect flavorful bite.
Healthy brown rice, tender spinach, and fresh spring peas make this dish the perfect spring side dish for a crowd.
Enjoy peas and fresh herbs in this hearty rice salad with fried onions.
Frozen peas and shrimp are the stars of this delicious spring risotto with a homemade stock.
This creamy vegetable risotto is lightened with lemon zest and bursting with spring produce, including tender asparagus, fresh peas, and peppery radish.
Delight your tastebuds with this springtime asparagus risotto with peas and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
Vegetable Side Dishes
These fresh vegetable side dishes are the perfect complement to spring BBQ recipes and weeknight dinners. Cook up spring produce like artichokes, asparagus, and snow peas in inventive and flavorful ways.
The crispy bacon topping in this roasted asparagus recipe takes an ordinary spring dish to over-the-top delicious.
This sauteed spring side dish features bacon and lemon for the perfect tender-crisp bite.
Roasted asparagus with parmesan is a quintessential spring side dish to pair with your favorite main course recipes.
This quick and easy snow peas stir fry celebrates spring vegetables with an Asian twist. And it's ready in just 15 minutes!
This delicious sheet pan recipe turns asparagus spears and carrots into a flavorful springtime masterpiece.
This simple vegetable side elevates asparagus spears with a balsamic glaze for a sweet and tangy bite.
This garlicky asparagus recipe features buttered shallots and savory seasonings, making it a flavor-packed spring side dish to enjoy.
Try spring asparagus in a new way with this crispy air fryer recipe paired with a honey mustard sauce.
Make this stuffed asparagus recipe filled with fresh vegetables, including spring peas, and delightful Mediterranean flavors.
Enjoy tender roasted artichokes stuffed with parmesan cheese for a healthy and flavor-packed springtime side dish.
Enjoy grilled asparagus and hearty white beans in this wholesome spring side dish with a tangy lemon Dijon vinaigrette dressing.
Spring Vegetable Salads
Below you'll find colorful and flavorful spring salads sans lettuce with vibrant dressings that are perfect for the season.
Pea shoots and fresh vegetables get coated with a zippy basil lime vinaigrette in this healthy and crunchy spring salad.
Enjoy the mashup of deviled eggs and spring veggies in this unique spring salad finished with a lively vinaigrette dressing.
Fresh mangos and edamame star in this healthy spring salad with a flavorful lime dressing.
This colorful cold spring salad features crunchy asparagus spears and tangy feta cheese, making it the perfect vibrant companion to any main course.
Harvest fresh arugula from your spring garden and pair it with carrots and a gingery orange vinaigrette to create this wholesome spring side salad.
Sprouted mung beans, chili peppers, and cilantro make a winning combination in this healthy vegan spring salad recipe.
Make this classic ham and pea salad with cheddar cheese for your next weeknight dinner, backyard BBQ, or potluck.
This egg-free potato salad features fresh herbs, arugula, and peas, making it an ideal spring side dish for any occasion.
Green Salads
Add these leafy green salads to your spring menu to enjoy a healthy and lively side with your meals or a light lunch.
These yummy recipes feature seasonal produce and spring-inspired dressings.
Spring peas, shaved radishes, and artichokes combine in this wholesome and lemony spring salad.
Learn how to harvest and enjoy wild greens and edible flowers in a blossoming springtime salad.
Pair fresh strawberries with peppery arugula in this delightful spring harvest salad.
This protein-packed spring salad features crunchy lettuce, peas, and tender asparagus with a lemon dressing.
Soft butter lettuce, peppery thin-sliced radishes, and sugar snap peas make this green goddess salad the perfect spring salad for the season.
This dairy-free spring salad with baby spinach, strawberries, and walnuts features a vibrant honey Dijon dressing for a healthy and flavorful bite.
Crumbled feta cheese and walnuts pair with baby spinach and a honey Dijon dressing in this flavorful spring salad.
Enjoy edible flowers, arugula, pine nuts, and feta cheese paired with wholesome whole wheat couscous in this lively spring salad recipe.
Spring Lunch Recipes
Here are some light spring lunch recipes that are perfect for meal prep. These spring-inspired sandwiches and wraps are both healthy and satisfying.
Harvest fresh lettuce from your spring garden to enjoy these Thai-inspired wraps with a hint of spice from Sriracha.
This frittata is filling thanks to tender potatoes and has spring kale and Swiss chard to give it lots of nutrients.
Use spring lettuce to wrap zesty chicken Caesar salad into the perfect low-calorie lunch recipe.
Spring strawberries and lettuce combine to create a sweet and savory BLT sandwich that's perfect for lunch. Pair this sandwich with some kale chips for a great balanced lunch that has lots of spring produce.
Elevate your spring lunch rotation with this delicious asparagus and goat cheese sandwich with a mix of spring lettuce and spinach.
Main Course Meat Recipes
Below you'll find both light and hearty spring meat recipes to enjoy for weeknight meals or Easter dinner.
Enjoy these smoked lamb chops for a springtime Sunday dinner or an Easter feast.
This juicy chicken primavera dish boasts seasonal vegetables like asparagus and peas and a lively lemon butter sauce.
This tender slow cooker lamb shoulder looks great on an Easter dinner table, but it won't last long!
A fresh herb and citrus marinade turn this oven-roasted chicken dish into a flavorful spring delight.
Perfect for a crowd, this juicy pork tenderloin makes a great family dinner or Easter main course.
Serve this whole-roasted rotisserie-style chicken for Easter dinner and watch it disappear!
Grab some fresh cilantro from your spring herb garden to make this juicy cilantro lime chicken.
Spring Seafood Dishes
Enjoy these healthy spring seafood dishes for a refreshing lunch, weeknight dinner, or Easter meal for a crowd. Find flavorful shrimp dishes, tilapia recipes, and salmon dinners.
Pair air-fried salmon with tender spring asparagus stalks for a healthy weeknight dinner.
This salmon orzo one-pan dinner features bacon, spring arugula, lemon, and orzo pasta, for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Serve tender lemony tilapia over a bed of spring arugula salad for a healthy lunch or dinner.
This sheet pan salmon and spring asparagus recipe makes weeknight dinner quick, easy, and a cinch to clean up.
Enjoy tender shrimp and healthy snow peas in a light stir fry recipe that's perfect for lunch.
This pan-seared salmon recipe features a tangy homemade Tzatziki sauce with fresh spring herbs.
What Foods are Considered Spring?
Spring recipes feature seasonal produce, tangy young cheeses, and fresh herbs. Here are some ingredients to choose from when planning a spring meal.
Spring Vegetables
- Arugula
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Carrots
- Fava beans
- Kale, collards, mustard, and turnip greens
- Kohlrabi
- Lettuce
- Morels
- New potatoes
- Nettles
- Peas, sugar snap peas, and pea shoots
- Radishes
- Ramps/wild garlic
- Spring onions/green onions
- Spinach
- Swiss chard
Seasonal Fruits
- Grapefruit
- Lemons
- Mangoes
- Pineapple
- Rhubarb
- Strawberries
Herbs
- Basil
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Dill
- Mint
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Tarragon
- Thyme
Cheese Pairings
- Blue Cheese
- Brie or Camembert
- Feta
- Havarti
- Mozzarella
- Parmesan
- Ricotta
Turn any of your favorite proteins (chicken, beef, pork, lamb, and fish) into spring recipes by adding ingredients from the lists above.
And consider marinating them in herby and citrusy marinades or finishing your dishes with tangy vinaigrettes.
Here are some springtime marinades, butters, and oils to make your recipes pop:
- Garlic Mustard Pesto
- Low-Calorie Alfredo Sauce
- Pesto Butter
- Parsley Pesto
- Garlic Confit Butter
- Chimichurri Sauce
- Garlic Scape Butter
- Tomato Sauce
- Tahini Sauce
- Chive Oil
More Like This
Looking for more spring recipes? Try these!
- One-Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Spinach
- Tuna Pasta Salad
- One-Pot Gnocchi with Creamy Mushrooms and Peas
- Lox Appetizer Platter
- Leek and Asparagus Soup
- Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
- Grape Salad
- Lemon Cream Puffs
- Lime Meringue Eclairs
- Apricot Ice Cream
- Kiwi Cheesecake
- Key Lime Pie Cheesecake
- Easter Egg Nests
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