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When spring hits, the way I cook shifts a little. I start reaching for “brighter” ingredients, lemon, berries, fresh herbs, and meals that feel lighter than the heavier winter recipes I lean on.
This spring recipe collection pulls together 30 spring-inspired recipe ideas that fit the mood of the season for me. There are easy breakfasts with fruit, salads, and sandwiches that actually feel fresh and satisfying, lighter dinners like salmon, bowls, and kabobs, plus a few snacks and desserts with flavors like strawberry, lemon, and blueberry.
30 Springtime Recipes To Try This Year
I broke everything up into categories: breakfast, salads and sandwiches, dinner, snacks, and dessert, so it’s easy to find what recipes you want to make. Some are quick weekday meals, some are things I make when we want something a little more seasonal on the table. If you’re like me and beyond ready to lean into fresh spring flavors, this list should give you plenty of ideas to get you started.
Fresh Salads & Sandwiches
Spinach Strawberry Salad
This Spinach Strawberry Salad has a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with crumbled feta, crunchy almonds, and a fresh basil vinaigrette.
Avocado Sandwich Recipe
This avocado sandwich recipe is pretty much Spring in a sandwich, made with smashed avocado, tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onions, arugula, and alfalfa sprouts.
Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
This authentic tabbouleh salad is a fresh Middle Eastern classic made with parsley, tomatoes, bulgur, and a bright lemon dressing; serve as a side or light meal!
Hummus Sandwich Recipe
Simple hummus sandwich recipe with veggies on whole-grain bread, made with hummus, feta, spinach, banana peppers, cucumbers, and oregano.
Spring Blueberry Salad Recipe
This blueberry salad recipe is what a Spring salad should be made of, imo, with arugula, cooked quinoa, fresh blueberries, walnuts, avocado, and a simple Dijon vinaigrette. It’s soo good!
Spring Dinner Recipes
Mediterranean Hummus Bowl
Easy and quick to make, a Mediterranean hummus bowl is a great healthy and filling meal. Made with quinoa, fresh vegetables and homemade hummus.
Ground Chicken Burger Recipe
These Ground Chicken Burgers make for a great Springtime dinner or lunch made with spices, fresh onion, and garlic, with little mayo to help keep the moisture. Cook on the stovetop for 5-6 minutes per side.
Chicken Gyro Recipe
This Simple stovetop Chicken Gyro is a fresh and flavorful Spring recipe. Made with marinated chicken thighs served with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, lettuce, and red onions in a pita
Shish Kabob Recipe
This Shish Kabob recipe uses beef, sirloin steak to be exact, that has been marinated and skewered together with veggies and then grilled for 8 minutes!
2 hours 18 minutes
Chili Lime Shrimp
These delicious chili and lime shrimp are loaded with flavor and perfect for a quick and easy low carb meal. Made with simple ingredients and quick to cook.
Delicious Spring Desserts
Strawberry Trifle Recipe
This strawberry trifle recipe just looks like Spring and tastes even better, made with homemade angel food cake, vanilla pudding, and macerated strawberries layered into a trifle dish.
1 hour 17 minutes
Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe
Carrot cake cookies are made with freshly grated carrots and an easy cream cheese icing to drizzle over the top. Bakes in 10 minutes.
Olive Oil Cake Recipe
Olive oil cake made with high-quality olive oil, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon, and a few pantry staples mixed in one bowl and in the oven in 10 minutes!
Strawberry Pie
Spring equals berries, and this fresh strawberry pie is made with juicy strawberries and a flaky crust and NO Jello! It’s a simple Spring dessert
4 hours 20 minutes
Lemon Pudding
This Lemon Pudding dessert is such an easy treat to make with only a few ingredients. It’s quick to whip up and has a fresh bright flavor for summer!
3 hours 25 minutes
Fruit Pizza Recipe
This fruit pizza is made with an easy sugar cookie dough crust and a lightly sweetened cream cheese frosting topped with fruit like kiwi, strawberries, or blueberries. ,
1 hour 35 minutes
Quick Spring Snack Ideas
Lemon Bread
This lemon bread loaf is a great Spring recipe to make to snack on. Made with Greek yogurt and olive oil, it’s light, fresh, and lemony!
1 hour 15 minutes
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
This Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is made with only 4 ingredients and has the best light, fluffy texture! Perfect for dip fresh fruit.
Strawberry Banana Bread Recipe
This strawberry banana bread recipe is made with fresh strawberries diced in the bread and sliced strawberries on top. Everything mixes together easily.
1 hour 10 minutes
Frozen Yogurt Bark
Simple and quick to make, this frozen yogurt bark makes for a yummy Spring recipe. Topped with fresh berries and crunchy granola.
3 hours 10 minutes
Strawberry Oat Bars
Simple to make, these strawberry oat bars are all kinds of tasty! Made with fresh strawberries, they are a perfect treat to make this summer!
Tips for Making Spring Recipes
- Go big and go green! Spring is the perfect time to incorporate as many greens into your meals as possible. Leafy greens like cabbage and spinach are in peak season, and fresh herbs are much easier to find – or even grow on your own. To make life easier, once you’ve bought your greens, wash, cut, and store them so that they can be eaten at any time.
- Shop local if possible. Spring is an ideal time to shop at your local farmers market or plan to visit farms in your area. The benefits are endless. The ingredients are delicious and you get to know exactly where your food is coming from.
- Generously garnish with fresh herbs. One of the easiest ways to make any dish pop with flavor is to top it with fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or green onions. You can take it up a notch and really give it great flavor with fresh lemon zest.
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