15 Healthy & Easy Spring Recipes To Make Dinner A Breeze
When the weather gets warmer, opt for effortless and nutritious meals. You don’t want to be tied to the kitchen for hours.
Explore exciting new dinner options for spring!
Stock Up On Spring Staples
Use recipes that make the most of fresh spring fruits and veggies. Whether you’re stocking up at the store or browsing your local farmer’s market, opt for these ingredients.
Vegetables Include:
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Cucumbers
- Greens (Spinach, Arugula, etc.)
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Peas
- Potato
- Spring Onions
Fruits include:
- Avocados
- Blueberries
- Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit)
- Kiwi
- Mangos
- Pears
- Pineapples
- Strawberries
Healthy and Easy Spring Recipes For Families
Meal-prep this recipe in advance!
1. Low-Carb Turkey Gyro Bowl
Fresh cucumbers, mint, and cherry tomatoes make this a light meal you can enjoy during spring and summer!
This recipe uses cauliflower rice for a low-carb meal, but regular rice can be used as a substitute.
Great For Picky Eaters!
2. Greek Chicken
Basic ingredients make this an easy dish to switch up your weeknight chicken. Paired with roasted zucchini and asparagus, this one-pan meal has it all.
Tip: Substitute broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, or other spring vegetables.
Springtime Taco Tuesday
3. Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
Take a fresh spin on tacos by making them into lettuce wraps and topping with fresh avocado. Prep this meal, assemble tacos, and enjoy eating on your patio!
Great Meatless Option
4. Spring Veggie Pasta
Pasta lovers will swoon over fettuccine filled with asparagus, leeks, garlic, and lemon.
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Skip the takeout!
5. Pork & Mango Stir-Fry
Skip the takeout and enjoy spring bites of snap peas and mango in this stir-fry.
A springy take on pizza night!
6. Sausage Pizza With Spinach Salad
Topped with fresh spinach and fennel salad, this pizza uses pre-made pizza dough for ease.
Spring on your plate
7. Rosemary Roasted Salmon with Asparagus & Potatoes
Enjoy tender salmon with warm spring vegetables.
Calling all veggies!
8. Steak Fried Rice
Full of protein and fresh veggies, this fried rice can feed and please a crowd!
Quick and Easy Meal
9. Pesto Pasta with Shrimp
Sub in store-bought pesto for fresh if low on time.
Family Friendly
10. Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan
This one-pan pasta is a quick and easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
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Easy fish meal
11. Crispy Cod With Charred Snow Peas & Creamy Herb Sauce
Enjoy this crispy but not fried golden fish with springtime herbs and vegetables.
Our Family Favorite!
12. BBQ Chicken Salad
Salad tastes the best in spring and this one is a family favorite. Use the grill to save on time and clean up!
Tip: Keep ingredients separate and let everyone assemble their own salad.
Refreshing and light
13. Chickpea Salad
Serve as a hearty side dish with an additional protein or on its own for a light spring meal.
Great for burger night!
14. Spinach and Feta Chicken Burgers
Ground chicken, fresh spinach, and feta cheese make this a hit for burger night.
Fresh and Easy!
15. Strawberry Arugula Salad
Nothing says spring like strawberries! Grill up some chicken or shrimp to add to this salad to make it a meal.
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