15 Sunny Springtime Recipes

By Rosa L. • Feb 11, 2025

Do you hear that? The birds are chirping! Spring is right around the corner. Delight in Spring's finest with these 15 Spring Dishes that highlight the best flavors of Spring! From light and airy sides to delightful and refreshing mains, you'll be sure to find a new Spring favorite on this list!

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#1. Spring-In-My-Step Salad

There's something energizing about the springtime — the flowers are blooming, the sun is shining more, and the days last a little longer. The freshness of it all motivates you to take on the world, so why not fill your body with the same renewing fuel? Spring-In-My-Step Salad is the perfect, satisfying source. It's loaded with nutritious greens, crunchy carrots, tangy red onions, fulfilling feta cheese, protein-filled nuts, and sweet apples. Drizzled with a savory balsamic vinaigrette and brimming with nourishing fixings, Spring-In-My-Step Salad will keep you going and going and going!

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#2. Spring-Forward Lemon Rice

Is it time for a change? Then try Spring-Forward Lemon Rice to compliment just about any main dish you may be serving. Awaken your taste buds with the zip of citrusy lemon paired with the tender, perfectly seasoned rice. If the clock is ticking and you need a quick lunch or dinner-fix for your busy schedule, this Spring-Forward Lemon Rice is a great side dish that everyone is sure to love. Make your meals come alive again with this simple, yet elegant accompaniment. Take a leap to revive your mundane meals; the best is yet to come!

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#3. Spring Veggie Minestrone

Spring is in the air, but you may not be ready to give up those cozy soups you've been enjoying all winter. Not as heavy as some of those steamy wintertime bowls, this Spring Veggie Minestrone is like the light sweater of spring weather soups! Packed full of fresh leeks, sweet carrots, earthy red potatoes, aspiring asparagus, and flavorful peas, it will become your go-to comfort food for spring. Grab your sweater if you must, but try this Spring Veggie Minestrone soon and spring forward to a warm transition you didn't know you needed. Spring has sprung!

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#4. Spring Herb Salmon

Ah, the beauty of a spring sunset; the sky a gorgeous swirl of pink and gold! Only in Spring Herb Salmon can you find such similar colors... and a taste to match! Succulent, rich salmon is pan-seared and then braised in a creamy, zesty lemon-herb sauce with the vivid fragrance of spring in each bite. Nothing is as refreshing as Spring Herb Salmon when welcoming in the new season!

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#5. Spring Sheet-Pan Dinner

Easy and delicious are on the menu tonight! Spring Sheet-Pan Dinner will leave you plenty of time to get out and enjoy the lovely weather. This one-pan wonder simply combines flavorful chicken thighs, loveable gnocchi, fresh asparagus, cremini mushrooms, red onion wedges, and wilted spinach for a classy plate of goodness. When the weather changes for the better, waste no time and make Spring Sheet-Pan Dinner for the whole family. Springtime and good food are some of our favorites!

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#6. Springtime Frittata

What a refreshing change of pace! Springtime Frittata will put a lotta spring in your step! Start the day off with a savory mushroom and asparagus-filled frittata bursting with amazing flavors, which is especially delicious with all that melted mozzarella. So, pull out your bonnet and get to making this scrumptious Springtime Frittata for an astounding (did we mention quick?) breakfast, brunch, or lunch!

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#7. Springtime Pesto

It's that time of year again, and a new addition to your favorite meals has been blooming. Let Springtime Pesto refresh your menu in an amazing, gluten-free way! Easy and so delicious, just blend some fresh English peas, a bit of mixed herbs, a hint of lemon zest, and minced chives together and you have a newly loved, versatile treat. Used as a spread on your go-to bread, as a dip, or tossed with your favorite pasta, Springtime Pesto gently blows in a new sweetness that everyone can enjoy! Ahh, don't you just love springtime?

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#8. Spring Green Beans

A fresh breeze is blowing in a wonderful new side dish for all of your special occasions. Spring Green Beans will be a joyful, delicious addition to any main dish! Fresh green beans are baked until crisp-tender and sprinkled with garlic, then tossed with parmesan and mozzarella cheeses for freshness at its best. Let Spring Green Beans be a refreshing new beginning to a great meal. It's simply elegant and so, so good!

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#9. Springtime Roasted Chicken

Let your meal come into full bloom with full flavor! Springtime Roasted Chicken is a blossoming way to add a delicious meal to your special table. A whole seasoned chicken is basted with a tomato-butter sauce, then roasted alongside baby potatoes and leeks to bring together such a divine dish. Make time for Springtime Roasted Chicken. Great taste is blooming!

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#10. Apple Pecan Salad

Who says apples are a fall fruit? They can be just as springtime-scrumptious as the next fruit, and Apple Pecan Salad sets out to prove it! The apple is crisp and fresh and sweet and juicy, contrasting with the smoky-sweetness of the candied pecans, the garden-leafiness of the lettuce, and the sharpness of the cheddar, and it's altogether just a joy to bite into time and time again, regardless of the season! Throw a creamy lemon dressing on top for some richness and brightness and you have a salad that embodies the best of spring and apples alike! Apple Pecan Salad might seem simple on the surface, but the flavors are stellar!

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#11. Spring Ham & Pea Pasta Salad

Spring Ham & Pea Pasta Salad is the perfect addition to your seasonal menu! This refreshing and flavorful side dish features tender pasta, succulent ham, and sweet peas, all tossed in a creamy and herbaceous dressing. This dish is loaded with fresh and vibrant ingredients that will remind you of all the sunny days ahead. It's the best way to showcase the flavors of the season and is ideal for a family gathering or a picnic in the park. Spring Ham & Pea Pasta Salad is the perfect light dish to ring in the season of warm weather and blooming flowers coming your way!

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#12. Spring Pork Sliders

The weather is getting warmer, the sun is sticking around longer, and the grass is turning green again! Time to pull out all the stops when it comes to amazing sandwiches, and that means Spring Pork Sliders. These slow-cooked, extra-tender, and juicy pork sandwiches are infused with a tangy, fruity, tropical sweetness and a zing of citrus brightness. A sprinkling of jalapeños adds a little welcomed spice to the savory richness of the meat. Sweet Hawaiian rolls bring everything together (literally) and make these sandwiches something you'll want to share with everyone! These Spring Pork Sliders are welcoming the season with gusto!

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#13. Spring Skewers

We don't know about you, but the moment the temperature starts to get warmer we immediately head out to preheat our grill. Like, it's just been far too long since we've experienced some juicy meat cooked our favorite way, so it simply has to happen ASAP! If you're like us and look forward to this special time every year, then you need a special, festive dish to have on hand when you finally reach that moment you've been waiting for! Our go-to favorite is these Spring Skewers! They're loaded with flavorful, perfectly grilled chicken and fresh, juicy veggies for a quick, easy, and absolutely delicious taste of the warmer weather that is upon you! Get out of the house and experience a little bit of warmth on your face because the sun is back... and so is grilling season! Kick it off in the most delicious way with some Spring Skewers!

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#14. Spring Savory Pasta

As it starts to warm up outside, that doesn't mean you have to stop eating pasta! Spring Savory Pasta is a light and airy way to still get in those beloved carbs. Tossed with a zesty white wine sauce, some tender peas, and flaky salmon, you'll feeling so refreshed after a dish of this! Good flavors are definitely blooming with Spring Savory Pasta!

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#15. Spring Risotto

When you are searching for a dish that is simply elegant yet bursting with grand flavor, we may have found perfection. Stroll on into Spring Risotto for the best there is! Tender Arborio rice is joined with sweet peas in an amazing cheese sauce of impeccable proportions. Add a budding, new favorite to your side dish list with Spring Risotto. It's easy and full of great taste... this little sprout is everything!

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