Spring is in the air – I can feel it! My weekly dinner menus are slowly turning over from soups and stews to salads and bowls filled with lots and lots of color.
This is the only list you need as we head into warmer, sunnier weather! ☀️ Some of my all-time favorite dinner recipes for spring are here – bright salads, easy sandwiches for a crowd, herby sauces and dressings, and lots of weeknight wonders (because spring is BUSY, too!).
Hoping you find a new dinner favorite!
Spring Dinner Recipes
Roasted Peanut Kale Crunch Salad
OOOH BABY, this salad is so good! Crunchy kale and cabbage, fresh herbs and fresno peppers, chopped peanuts, and a perfect roasted peanut vinaigrette that tucks into all the salad nooks and crannies. 34 reviews4.9 average make this recipe
Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia Turkey Sandwich
Pillowy sun-dried tomato focaccia gets piled with pesto mayo, turkey, juicy tomato slices, and greens. This sandwich is a beauty and practically a lifestyle!46 reviews5 average make this recipe
Spring Roll Bowls with Sweet Garlic Lime Sauce
Spring Roll Bowls – basil, mint, rice noodles, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and whatever other protein and veggies you have on hand! Easy to make meatless!110 reviews4.8 average make this recipe
Salmon Tacos with Mango Corn Salsa
Super easy salmon tacos loaded with a mango, sweet corn, and cucumber salsa!28 reviews5 average make this recipe
Avocado Mojo Bowls with Sweet Potato and Chicken
We are living our best bowl life this week. Seasoned sweet potato wedges and chicken meatballs or rotisserie chicken all piled onto a plate with a little puddle of punchy green avocado mojo sauce. Yes, wow, repeat.34 reviews4.9 average make this recipe
Miso Crunch Salad
Shredded cabbage and kale, shrimp, avocado, cilantro and chili-flavored peanuts, and the perfect sweet miso dressing.35 reviews4.9 average make this recipe
Cilantro Orange Chicken with Rice and Beans
This golden Cilantro Orange Chicken is so flavorful, crisped to golden brown perfection, and just very finger-licking good! Served with rice, beans, and a quick homemade pineapple salsa.45 reviews4.6 average make this recipe
Ginger Chicken Meatball Sandos
Golden brown chicken meatballs cozied up next to fixings like cucumbers, shallots, kewpie mayo, mint, a bit of chili crisp, and some fresh cilantro to make the ultimate chicken sando!45 reviews4.8 average make this recipe
Liz’s Bistro Salad
Crunchy, light, bright, and ultra-fresh. This French-inspired bistro salad is an absolute star as a side for nearly any dinner. Tender greens, fresh herbs, pickled onions, and a delicate vinaigrette on top. 20 reviews5 average make this recipe
Chipotle Orange Shrimp with Cilantro Rice
Chipotle Orange Shrimp with Cilantro Rice! Tender shrimp in a sweet-meets-smoky cream sauce piled high on cilantro-speckled rice with a side of tangy cucumbers. 45 reviews4.8 average make this recipe
Harissa Meatballs with Whipped Feta
These Harissa Meatballs with Whipped Feta are perfect for an easy SOS dinner! Store-bought meatballs, bell peppers, zucchini, harissa, and whipped feta all in one bowl. YUMMY!39 reviews5 average make this recipe
Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Lime Drench
These lettuce wraps are a SUMMER DREAM. Mountains of crumbled-crisp ground chicken, fluffy quinoa, and/or rice for added satisfaction, and garlicky gingery sautéed veggies in crisp butter lettuce leaves.32 reviews4.8 average make this recipe
Elote Style Quinoa Salad
Elote Quinoa Salad made with velvety peppers confit, juicy sweet corn, homemade dressing, cotija cheese, lime, and spices. Perfect for summer and so, so good! 23 reviews4.9 average make this recipe
Pesto Shrimp and Parmesan Risotto
Tender, juicy, garlic-marinated shrimp brushed with a bright pesto sauce and piled high on creamy Parmesan risotto with fresh tomatoes and herbs sprinkled on it all. Wow wow wow! Diving in now! 5 reviews5 average make this recipe
Garlic Cream Bucatini with Peas and Asparagus
This truly is a wonderful springy gem! Bucatini noodles in a garlic-infused creamy sauce and twirled around buttery bits of asparagus and peas. SO GOOD! 18 reviews4.9 average make this recipe
Spring Salmon with Creamed Leeks, Potatoes, and Asparagus
We’re bringing you a plate of sunshine for dinner! Perfectly golden-crisp salmon partnered next to oven-roasted asparagus and a buttery, rich, creamy leek sauce piled on crispy potatoes. 10 reviews4.8 average make this recipe
Red Chile Chicken Tacos with Creamy Corn
These Red Chile Chicken Tacos are always on our minds! Lightly pan-fried corn tortillas stuffed with tender chicken and a pinto bean red chile saucy filling, piles of creamy corn salsa, and tangy homemade pickled red onions. YUM! 52 reviews4.9 average make this recipe
The Oliver’s Salad
We’re bringing you the most beautiful salad inspired by the restaurant Oliver’s in Minnesota. Tender salmon, savory peppers and garlic confit, buttery chunks of avocado, fire-roasted corn, bacon bits, and a river of homemade smoky ranch dressing. 27 reviews4.9 average make this recipe
5 Ingredient Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
Juicy, pan-fried chicken with peppery lemon flavors and tender bites of asparagus with a honey butter sauce. A bright and fresh 5 ingredient dinner on the table in 20 minutes! 120 reviews4.8 average make this recipe
Yummy Salmon Burgers with Slaw
These salmon burgers are THE YUMMIEST! and made with just five ingredients. The best for a quick + easy high protein lunch or dinner.106 reviews4.8 average make this recipe
Easy Crockpot Carnitas
These are the easiest crockpot carnitas and simple enough for anyone to make! Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly browned with a crispy crust.159 reviews4.8 average make this recipe
Crispy Chicken Cutlets
Hot, crunchy, salty, and begging for some sauce! These Crispy Chicken Cutlets are a dinnertime winner.2 reviews5 average make this recipe
Chipotle Salmon with Orange Salsa and Aji Verde
Sweet-and-smoky chipotle salmon topped with fresh orange salsa and creamy aji verde! An easy, delicious, restaurant-level salmon dinner.35 reviews5 average make this recipe
Crispy Smashed Potato Salad
Pickley salad, crispy potatoes, and creamy ranch – this smashed potato salad is the perfect summer combo!10 reviews5 average make this recipe
Sheet Pan Shrimp and Cauli Rice
This Sheet Pan Shrimp and Cauli Rice is the easiest sheet pan dinner! Shrimp, peas, cauliflower rice, seasonings, and Rosso pesto sauce all come together on one pan for a delicious springy meal.30 reviews4.9 average make this recipe
Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad
This Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad features red peppers, cabbage, chicken, soba noodles, and a quick homemade spicy peanut sauce. Salads don’t get much yummier than this.91 reviews4.8 average make this recipe
Rainbow Chicken Salad with Almond Honey Mustard Dressing
Tender chicken, plump grapes and berries, crisp lettuce, tangy feta cheese, crunchy almonds, and the real star – almond honey mustard dressing! Eat the rainbow and be glad, friends!60 reviews4.9 average make this recipe
Pineapple Pork with Coconut Rice
Sticky-sweet pork, juicy pineapple, fresh herbs, jalapeño, and crispy onions all served over a bed of fluffy coconut rice. SO GOOD!82 reviews4.8 average make this recipe
Amazing Mushroom Bowls with Kale Pesto
Amazing Mushroom Bowls with Kale Pesto! Smoky, sweet, salt mushrooms (or tempeh!), caramelized pineapple, peppers, and dollop of kale pesto, all served over rice.35 reviews4.9 average make this recipe
The Best Chicken Tinga Tacos
These Chicken Tinga Tacos are THE BEST! Saucy, spicy, real food perfection.191 reviews4.9 average make this recipeMy Three Favorite Spring Baking Recipes
Pistachio Loaf
Carrot Cake Coffee Cake
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
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