Revamp your dinner rotation with these spring recipes! They include vibrant salads, pastas, egg dishes and more ideas packed with seasonal produce.
These spring dinner ideas are full of bright, fresh flavors! They are the meals I look forward to as the days get longer and the weather gets warmer. Move over soups and stews—here you’ll find vibrant salads, veggie-loaded pastas, delicate egg dishes, grain bowls, and more. If your dinner rotation needs a refresher after a winter full of comfort food, these spring recipes have you covered.
I chose these spring dinner recipes with weekdays in mind. Most are easy to prepare in about 30 minutes and some are designed to be prepared ahead of time. They will help you enjoy the best flavors of the season: fresh herbs! asparagus! peas!, without requiring too much time or effort in the kitchen (because if you’re like me, you’ll want to enjoy as much spring sunshine as possible). I hope you find some you like!
Our 5 Best Spring Dinner Recipes
Spring Pasta
This colorful pasta is full of my favorite spring farmers market finds: asparagus, peas, cherry tomatoes, zucchini… It’s one of my weeknight favorites in the spring – it comes together in just 30 minutes!
Vegetarian Frittata
With over 200 5-star reviews, this vegetarian frittata is one of our most elaborate recipes every spring. It’s flexible, so feel free to add any spring vegetables you like. To name a few, spinach, broccolini, mushrooms and asparagus are delicious here.
Sesame soba noodles
Crispy radishes and tender peas pair with creamy avocado and sticky soba noodles in this 20-minute dinner recipe. Leftovers, if you have them, are great for lunch the next day!
Gnocchi in pan
This sheet pan dinner is a HUGE reader favorite! Gnocchi, cherry tomatoes, broccolini, and store-bought feta chunks are pan-roasted until nicely browned. Bastian wrote: “Delicious and so simple! We will definitely add this to our busy weeknight rotation.”
The best vegetarian burger
When it’s warm enough to fire up the grill, the first thing I make are these tasty beefy veggie burgers. They are one of my favorite make-ahead spring dinner recipes; You can make the burgers ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook. They also freeze well.
More Spring Dinner Ideas
Lemon Paste
This 20-minute pasta is packed with bright, tangy citrus flavor! Serve it with a side of roasted asparagus for a refreshing spring dinner.
Thai green curry
Store-bought green curry paste makes this tasty curry quick and easy to prepare. Serve it with a side of rice and lots of fresh herbs on top.
Falafel
These crispy homemade falafel balls are packed with parsley and cilantro for a fresh flavor. Make them ahead of time and freeze them for quick weeknight dinners!
Fresh spring rolls
On a warm spring night, I love trying these spring rolls for dinner. They’re filled with sticky noodles, tofu, crispy herbs and vegetables, plus mango for a sweet touch of flavor. Serve with peanut sauce to top!
The best egg salad
If you have hard-boiled eggs left over from spring celebrations like Easter and Passover, make this bright and salty egg salad to use them up! I like to add capers to mine for an extra spicy kick.
Easy Vegetable Stir Fry
Who needs takeout when you can make a quick and easy stir fry at home? This one stars spring vegetables like peas, chives and mushrooms. A 5-minute stir-fry sauce fills it with sweet and savory flavor.
Asparagus risotto
This lemon risotto is a celebration of spring produce! The leeks add flavorful depth, the asparagus adds a crunchy, herbaceous touch, and the basil and dill lift and brighten everything.
Peanut noodles
This 20-minute noodle dish is one of our spring dinner ideas. I mix up the creamy peanut sauce while the noodles cook, then add carrots, cucumbers, tofu, and lots of herbs before serving.
Nicoise Salad
One of the best things about spring? Salad for dinner is back on the table! This vegetarian version of a Niçoise is one of my favorites. Boiled potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and creamy white beans make it a satisfying meal.
Asparagus Soup
I make this creamy green soup again and again in early spring, when the nights are still cold enough to make you crave something cozy for dinner. You can do it two ways: add cream for a classic asparagus cream or leave it out for one that’s brighter and fresher.
Pasta with artichokes
Joanne wrote, “This really tastes like restaurant food with very little effort. Delicious!” It stars a bright lemon butter sauce, fresh herbs, and roasted artichokes.
Crustless quiche
No crust = no fuss, which means this Broccoli Gruyere Quiche is a pushover for busy weeknights. I love it with a simple green salad on the side.
Easy Fried Rice
Did you have leftover rice in the refrigerator? Prepare this recipe in 15 minutes to consume it! Scrambled eggs and spring vegetables like chives, carrots and peas make it a complete meal.
Tagliatelle with asparagus and peas
This creamy spread is secretly dairy-free; I add it with a light cashew cream sauce for a lemony flavor and luxurious texture.
sushi bowl
Your favorite vegetarian sushi in rice bowl form! Drizzle it with spicy mayonnaise to bring the sweet, spicy and savory components together.
Crispy sesame tofu
Looking for protein-packed spring dinner ideas? These sesame tofu cutlets are for you! I love serving them with cilantro-lime rice and spring vegetables like peas and cucumbers.
Pesto pizza
Move over, red pizza sauce. I’ll be topping all my spring pies with basil pesto instead!
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
Full of quinoa, colorful vegetables, roasted chickpeas, and pickled onions, this hearty grain bowl is great for weeknights or lunch prep. Lena called him “A dish 10/10.“
Banh Mi Sandwich
An oldie but a goodie, this reader-favorite banh mi is filled with seared tofu, spicy mayonnaise, and sweet and spicy pickled vegetables. Make the pickles on the weekend so you can easily make sandwiches during the week!
Radish Salad
We’re all crazy about asparagus this time of year, but I’m equally excited for the debut of radishes in spring. This main course salad presents them three ways: raw radishes add crunch, roasted radishes add sweetness, and dollops of green radish pesto coat it on top.
Healthy Taco Salad
Bookmark this recipe for spring meal prep! Ideal for weeknight lunch or dinner, it consists of ingredients like shiitake taco “meat” and a creamy cilantro lime dressing. Once they are ready to store in the refrigerator, you can easily prepare them for a quick and healthy meal.
Chickpea and Lemon Soup
Fresh dill and lots of lemon make this soup feel light and bright enough for spring. We have tahini and blended chickpeas to thank for their creamy texture; there is no real cream here.
Green Enchiladas
Top these tasty vegetable enchiladas with my homemade green enchilada sauce, or use store-bought tomatillo salsa as a weeknight shortcut.
Bibimbap
This Korean-inspired rice bowl is topped with a fried egg and colorful vegetables. Serve it with spicy gochujang sauce for a spring dinner that’s as satisfying as it is fresh.
Easy Toasts
This recipe is one of my favorite spring family dinner ideas because everyone can customize their own toast. I load mine with pickled serrano peppers and avocado, while our son sticks with beans and cheese.
More spring recipes to try
Looking for more fresh meal ideas for spring? See one of these recipes below:
