Spring is the perfect time to refresh your dinner routine with lighter, brighter meals that make the most of seasonal produce. From crisp greens to tender asparagus and juicy citrus, these spring recipes are full of flavor and easy to pull together on a busy weeknight. Whether you’re meal planning for the week or just looking for a few new ideas, these 10 dinner recipes are sure to inspire.
1. Lemony Chicken with Spring Veggies
This simple sheet pan dinner features juicy chicken thighs roasted with asparagus, carrots, and baby potatoes, all tossed in lemon, garlic, and herbs. It’s fresh, comforting, and ready in just 30 minutes.
Spring Skillet Roasted Lemon Chicken and Veggies.
Ingredients:
- 14 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 12 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 3 12 to 4 pound whole chicken, backbone removed and butterflied
- 2 lemons, 1 sliced and 1 for juicing
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 pound mixed baby spring potatoes, halved if large
- 12 cup dry white wine
- 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed
- 12 cup marinated artichokes
2. Spring Pea and Mint Risotto
Creamy and vibrant, this risotto highlights sweet spring peas and fresh mint for a dish that feels indulgent but won’t weigh you down. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
Pea and Mint Risotto Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove, halved
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1 1/2 cups arborio rice (10 ounces)
- 4 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth, warmed
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 1 16-ounce bag frozen baby peas (3 cups), thawed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup finely shredded mint leaves
3. Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Slaw
Bring a little sunshine to the dinner table with these zesty shrimp tacos. A tangy avocado-cabbage slaw adds crunch and creaminess — no oven required.
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw
Ingredients:
- 14 cup oil
- 12 cup chopped green onions
- 12 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 12 teaspoon salt
- juice of 2 limes
- 12 cup sour cream or fullfat Greek yogurt
- 14 cup water if needed, to thin sauce
- 2 teaspoons each chili powder and cumin
- 12 teaspoon each onion powder and garlic powder
- 14 teaspoon cayenne pepper more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 23 cups shredded green cabbage
- 8 small tortillas corn or flour
- 2 avocados
- 14 cup Cotija cheese
- lime wedges for serving
4. Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart
Flaky puff pastry forms the base for this elegant yet easy tart. It’s topped with herbed goat cheese and tender asparagus spears — perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual brunch.
Fresh Asparagus Tart with Whipped Goat Cheese. Fresh, lemony and light
Ingredients:
- 4 oz goat cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice from about 1 large lemon
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
- teaspoon black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 14 oz frozen puffed pastry, thawed in fridge See recipe note below
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
5. Pasta Primavera
A springtime classic, this dish is loaded with colorful vegetables like zucchini, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and peas. Tossed with olive oil, garlic, and parmesan, it’s endlessly adaptable.
Cook Up Classic Pasta Primavera in Just 30 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 heaping cup broccoli florets
- 4 asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1inch segments
- 12 cup snow peas
- 12 pound angel hair pasta or spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 3 Roma or other paste tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 14 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 12 cup heavy cream
- 12 cup peas, fresh or frozen
- 12 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 basil leaves, chopped
- Kosher salt
6. Herbed Salmon with Couscous and Cucumber Salad
This fresh and filling meal pairs pan-seared salmon with fluffy couscous and a crisp cucumber-dill salad. Bright, balanced, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Warm Couscous Salad With Salmon and Mustard-Dill Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 8ounce salmon fillets, preferably wild
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 13 cup plus 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
- 6 ounces pearledcouscous
- 3 cupshomemade vegetable stock or storebought lowsodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh juice from 1 whole lemon
- 12 cuppicked dill, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 12 cups spinach leaves, chopped in half if large, or left whole if baby
7. Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chickpeas and Greens
Roasted sweet potatoes get a savory upgrade with a chickpea, spinach, and tahini filling. It’s a wholesome, plant-based dinner that’s as satisfying as it is nourishing.
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe | The Mediterranean Dish
Ingredients:
- 4 small to medium sweet potatoes, washed, scrubbed clean, and dried
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 shallots, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 15ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 14 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
- 3 cups baby spinach
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- Avocado Crema, to serve see homemade avocado crema recipe
- 12 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
8. Lemon-Dill Chicken Meatballs with Rice
These tender, flavorful meatballs are made with ground chicken, fresh dill, and lemon zest. Serve over rice with a cool cucumber-yogurt sauce for a crowd-pleasing spring dinner.
Baked Chicken Meatballs with Lemon and Dill
Ingredients:
- plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill, plus extra for garnish
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- teaspoon kosher salt
- teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground chicken
9. Spring Vegetable Stir-Fry
Fast, flexible, and full of color — this stir-fry makes the most of seasonal vegetables like snap peas, carrots, and baby bok choy. Toss with your favorite protein or enjoy as-is.
Spring Veggie Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
- cup reducedsodium soy sauce or tamari regular soy sauce is too salty
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot starch or 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 large clove garlic, pressed or minced
- teaspoon crushed red pepper scale back or omit completely if youre sensitive to spice
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or your cooking oil of choice
- 1 small red onion, root and tip ends removed and cut into inch thick wedges
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into very thin rounds
- Pinch of salt
- bunch pound thin asparagus, tough ends removed and cut into 2inch long pieces
10. Mushroom and Leek Galette
Rustic and comforting, this savory galette features caramelized leeks and mushrooms tucked into a buttery crust. It’s a beautiful centerpiece for any spring dinner or casual gathering.
Leek and Mushroom Galette
Ingredients:
- 200 g allpurpose flour
- 100 g unsalted butter cold and cut in cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary leaves chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 leek sliced. Dont use the dark green leaves for this but save them for stocks
- 400 g mushrooms I used a mix of white button and portobello
- Butter and olive oil for cooking
- 30 g parmesan cheese thinly grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 200 g ricotta
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Spring Dinner Planning, Made Easy
Whether you’re cooking for one or planning a week of meals for the whole family, these recipes are a great way to enjoy the season’s best ingredients. Save your favorites on Recipe Cloud, use the built-in meal planner to organize your week, and create a shopping list in seconds.
Fresh, simple, and stress-free — that’s what spring cooking is all about.
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