15 Spring Dinner Recipes to Utilize Your Fresh, In-Season Produce

Lamb Chops with Potatoes and Herb-Brown Butter Vinaigrette

When those adorable baby potatoes appear at the market, grab a bunch for this spring dinner recipe. They pair perfectly with seared lamb chops and a seasonal spring blend of spinach, radishes, and mint leaves. And that herb-brown butter vinaigrette? It's the chef's kiss finish.

Smoked Salmon Quesadillas with Avocado Salsa

Dunk your salmon-packed quesadilla into a bowl of fruity avocado salsa for star-status flavor. It's easy to find avocados year-round, but they'll be abundant in your local grocery store or farmers market around late March. Note: The darker the skin, the riper the avocado.

Ginger Curry Chicken with Lentils and Leeks

Adding Asian-inspired zing to the dinner menu has never been easier with the help of this golden, ginger-curry marinade. Crunchy leeks and lentils also brighten up the plate by bringing big-time flavor and color to your spring dinner.

Asparagus and Prosciutto Frittata

Breakfast for dinner is an excellent way to keep your spring meal plan quick and easy. Utilize tender asparagus spears and fresh thyme as the seasonal ingredients in this spring dinner ready in less than 30 minutes. Serve alongside a side salad to complete your meal.

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Chicken and Strawberry Panzanella

If you've got some stale bread or find a bargain on day-old bread at the store, keep this spring dinner salad recipe in mind. Juicy red strawberries jazz up this seasonal meal. To keep your dinner prep to just 25 minutes, use a rotisserie chicken as the shortcut ingredient.

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Spring Onions and Baby Bok Choy

Juicy chicken thighs are grilled to perfection for a speedy, healthy dinner. The real stars of this spring meal idea are the charred spring onions and bok choy. Go for grilling ramps (a wild onion with a slightly garlicky flavor) if can find them.

Bahn Mi Noodle Bowl

Love Vietnamese Bahn mi sandwiches but trying to cut carbs? Try this delicious noodle bowl for a spring meal idea. Instead of noodles, we use spiralized carrots for a healthy, seasonal touch to the one-bowl meal.

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Bulgur Salad with Chickpeas, Feta, and Mint

Bulgur is an especially healthy whole grain famous for its light, nutty flavor. We love the fresh fusion it makes when paired with peppers, chickpeas, and roasted chicken tossed in an easy lime dressing.

Rhubarb Pulled Pork

Sweeten up classic barbecue pork by adding seasonal rhubarb to the party. Boneless pork shoulder packs seasonal flavor with the help of the tangy sauce containing rhubarb and fennel. To really amp up your spring menu, serve with our fresh rhubarb coleslaw.

Lemon-Roasted Tuna and Asparagus

Say hello to spring with a delectable sheet pan dinner that's super easy to accomplish. Fresh tuna steaks and asparagus are coated in a lovely lemon-infused oil before a quick 8-minute (tops!) bake.

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Honey Roast Chicken with Spring Peas & Shallots

If you're craving a more elegant spring dish, look no further than this golden, honey-glossed whole chicken baked in a mouthwatering pool of buttery shallots, peas, and fresh lemon slices. The secret to making the sauce even more special is adding a bit of Champagne or sparkling wine to the pot.

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Roasted Salmon with Radishes and Fennel

Get your omega-3s in tonight with an easy spring dinner of roasted salmon. The seasonal radishes and fennel add a delicious bite to the dish. Everything melds together when topped with our homemade orange-honey dressing.

Artichoke Flatbread

Artichokes are extremely bountiful in the spring and taste delicious with almost anything. Here, we've tossed a few hearts on flatbread along with garden-fresh tomatoes, spinach, and garlicky goat cheese.

Chicken Andouille-Stuffed Peppers with Roasted Green Beans

Say hello to your new favorite weeknight dinner. These stuffed peppers pack a ton of flavor thanks to spicy andouille sausage and a dash of Cajun seasoning. To complete your spring dinner menu, the one-pan recipe even cooks your side of roasted green beans at the same time.

New Potato, Avocado, and Egg Salad

Vibrant green avocado, seasonal new potatoes, and hard-cooked eggs combine for a spring dinner idea you'll crave all season. One bite will make you feel like you're eating a fancier food mash-up of potato salad and egg salad. Serve over a lettuce wedge to complete your vegetarian spring dinner.