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Light & Fresh Spring Recipes

Spring is all about bright flavors, fresh ingredients, and easy meals that celebrate the season! Whether you're planning a light and refreshing dinner, a brunch spread for Easter or Mother's Day, or a quick weeknight meal, you'll find delicious, seasonal recipes here.

Find favorites such as Baked Halibut with Asparagus, Spinach and Basil Pesto without Nuts and Lemon Ricotta Pasta.

Spring Salads

  • A bowl of lemon orzo salad topped with lemon slices.
    Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta
  • A plate of potato salad topped with chives.
    Potato Salad without Mayo (No Eggs!)
  • Quinoa salad in a wooden bowl with tomatoes.
    Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
  • Rotini pasta salad in a bowl.
    Rotini Pasta Salad with Pepperoni
See more Salads →

Light & Fresh Spring Dinners

  • A blue plate of pasta with peas.
    Pasta with Pancetta and Peas
  • A large pan filled with asparagus, cherry tomatoes and white fish.
    Baked Halibut Recipe
  • Spaghetti with chicken piccata in a bowl.
    Chicken Piccata Pasta with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce
  • Couscous, asparagus and a piece of breaded fish on a plate.
    Panko Crusted Cod (Simple Stovetop Recipe)

Best Spring Appetizers

  • Garlic butter mussels in a bowl.
    Garlic Butter Mussels in White Wine Sauce (Quick Summer Seafood Appetizer)
  • Shrimp on a plate with lemon wedges.
    Pan Seared Shrimp
  • Bruschetta crostinis on a platter.
    Bruschetta Caprese
  • A bowl of bean dip topped with olive oil and lemon slices.
    Quick White Bean Dip

More Spring Recipes

  • Salmon burgers with yogurt sauce on a cutting board.
    Air Fryer Salmon Burgers with Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • A plate full of farfalle pasta with pesto.
    Nut-Free Pesto Sauce (No Pine Nuts!) – 5 Minute Recipe
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Harissa chicken thigh on a skillet.
    Harissa Chicken Recipe
    Cook Time42 Minutes
  • Chicken osso buco in a white bowl in front of a glass of white wine.
    Chicken Osso Buco with Chicken Thighs (Easy Instant Pot Dinner)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A blue plate of rigatoni with cream sauce, pancetta and sun-dried tomatoes.
    Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Pancetta
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Stir fry with peanuts in a green bowl.
    Easy Ground Chicken Stir Fry with Peanuts
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Golden chicken sausage rolls stacked on a floral platter next to a small bowl of mustard.
    Chicken Sausage Rolls
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Air fryer chicken on plates.
    Air Fryer Jamaican Style Curry Chicken
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Sliders on a cutting board.
    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders
    Cook Time8 Hours 8 Minutes
  • Ground turkey enchiladas topped with avocado in a brown baking dish.
    Easy Ground Turkey Enchiladas (Flavor-Packed Weeknight Dinner)
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Chicken salad with apples and celery on lettuce topped bread.
    Chicken Salad with Apples (15 minute lunch idea)
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Four air-fried chicken thighs with a crisp dry rub exterior, plated on a speckled white serving dish.
    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Dry Rub
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A cocktail garnished with a lemon slice on a white coaster.
    Vodka Sour Recipe with Fresh Lemon Juice (No Egg White)
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Bowl of sausage and peppers pasta topped with Parmesan and basil, ready to serve.
    Sausage and Peppers Pasta (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Tomato vodka orzo with spinach and parmesan served on a blue plate with fresh basil.
    Creamy Tomato Vodka Orzo (30-Minute One-Pan Dinner)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Three fish tacos topped with avocado.
    Flaky Cod Tacos with Tangy Slaw (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
    Cook Time23 Minutes
  • Three tacos topped with slaw and avocado garnished with lime wedges.
    Korean Beef Tacos
    Cook Time1 Hours 25 Minutes
  • Teriyaki ground beef served with rice, broccoli, red peppers, and scallions in a brown bowl.
    Teriyaki Ground Beef Bowls with Veggies and Rice
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Green beans garnished with lemon wedges on a white plate.
    Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • A spoon scooping potato salad on a plate.
    Roasted Italian Potato Salad
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Platter of grilled chicken Cobb salad with avocado, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, bacon, feta, and romaine.
    Chicken Cobb Salad with Crispy Bacon & Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Chicken topped with tomatoes on a plate with zucchini and potatoes.
    Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Bruschetta (Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken Dinner)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Golden brown grilled chicken thighs with honey mustard marinade on a grill pan.
    Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Sheet pan full of roasted Italian veggies with fresh basil.
    Easy Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables (Oven-Baked in 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Pesto pasta salad topped with balsamic glaze.
    Easy Pesto Orzo Salad
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Pork loin steaks in a skillet topped with rosemary.
    Quick Pork Loin Steak Recipe (Juicy & Pan-Seared!)
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Grilled chicken breast with rosemary served next to a large portion of arugula salad.
    Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Rosemary Marinade
    Cook Time22 Minutes
  • Close view of creamy rigatoni pasta in pink sauce, sprinkled with Parmesan and topped with fresh basil leaves, with a fork in the bowl.
    Creamy Italian Pink Sauce for Pasta (No Vodka!)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Two turkey burgers with fries in a parchment-lined tray, ready to serve.
    Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Side view of assembled Greek turkey burger on a wooden board with lettuce and tomato.
    Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki (Grill or Stovetop)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Thai basil beef over rice, garnished with green onions and fresh basil, with lime wedges and extra basil leaves nearby.
    Thai Basil Beef (25 Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Cheeseburgers on a plate.
    How to Make Burgers on the Stove (Juicy & Easy Every Time!)
    Cook Time18 Minutes
  • A plate filled with a lemon pepper seasoned chicken thigh and veggies.
    Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Tortellini pasta salad mixed with salami, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, and artichokes garnished with microgreens.
    Antipasto Tortellini Salad (Easy Summer Pasta Salad Recipe)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • A bowl of pappardelle topped with chicken ragu, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan and basil with a side of bread.
    Braised Chicken Ragu
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
  • A plate of spaghetti and shrimp scampi.
    Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta (Easy 20-Minute Dinner)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Bang bang chicken skewers with a bowl of dipping sauce, lime wedges, sesame seeds, and scallions on a floral platter.
    Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Bowl of rice, zucchini and honey chicken thighs topped with scallions.
    Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (Easy Weeknight Recipe)
    Cook Time47 Minutes
  • A close-up of baked chicken pesto gnocchi in a cast-iron skillet, topped with golden melted cheese and fresh basil leaves.
    Creamy Baked Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Close-up of air fryer Caprese chicken on a glass platter, showing melted cheese, juicy tomatoes, and vibrant basil pesto with a metal serving tong.
    Easy Air Fryer Caprese Chicken with Pesto & Mozzarella
    Cook Time45 Minutes

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I'm a recipe developer and food photographer based in NJ. My goal is to bring you delicious recipes without having to spend hours in the kitchen. I hope you find something you and your family enjoy! Feel free to reach out with any questions, I'm happy to connect.

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    Thai Basil Beef (25 Minute Recipe)
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    Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup in 30 Minutes
  • Turkey smash burger on a bun.
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  • Ground pork pasta on a plate.
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