Spring Has Arrived!

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Spring Has Arrived!

Spring is finally here, and it feels fantastic! My dinner menu is shifting from hearty soups and stews to vibrant salads and colorful bowls. This is the essential list for the sunny days ahead. Some of my all-time favorite spring dinner recipes are right here—crisp salads, easy-to-make sandwiches for a crowd, fragrant sauces and dressings, along with quick meals for those busy evenings. I hope you find a new favorite dish for your dinner table!

Spring Dinner Recipes

Crunchy Sesame Greens Salad

Oh my goodness, this salad is absolutely delicious! Crisp greens combined with cabbage, fresh herbs, Fresno peppers, roasted peanuts, and a perfect peanut vinaigrette that coats every corner of the salad. With 34 reviews and an average rating of 4.9, this is a must-try!

Turkey Sandwich with Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia

This soft sun-dried tomato focaccia is spread with pesto mayo, layered with turkey, juicy tomato slices, and greens. This sandwich is not just a meal; it’s a lifestyle statement!

Fresh Spring Rolls with Sweet Garlic Sauce

This vibrant spring roll bowl features basil, mint, rice noodles, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and any protein or veggies you have on hand! It’s easy to make vegetarian and perfect for everyone.

Salmon Tacos with Peach Corn Salsa

These super easy salmon tacos are packed with a delightful salsa made from mango, sweet corn, and cucumber! With an average rating of 5 from 30 reviews, I swear you’ll fall in love with them at first bite.

Avocado Mojo Bowl with Sweet Potatoes and Chicken

I’m living for these flavorful bowls this week. Seasoned sweet potato chunks and chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken are piled high, drizzled with a rich green avocado mojo sauce. Wow, just wow!

Crispy Miso Salad

This salad features finely chopped cabbage, kale, shrimp, avocado, cilantro, and spicy peanuts, all tossed in a perfect sweet miso dressing. With 35 reviews and an average rating of 4.9, this salad is a fantastic dinner choice.

Grilled Chicken with Rice and Beans

This grilled chicken, bursting with cilantro and orange flavors, is incredibly savory, golden, and delicious! Serve it with rice, beans, and a touch of homemade pineapple salsa.

Ginger Chicken Meatball Sandwich

These golden fried chicken meatballs combined with cucumber, shallots, Kewpie mayo, mint, and a bit of chili, topped with fresh cilantro make for an outstanding chicken sandwich!

Liz's Bistro Salad

Crunchy, light, and fresh, this French-style bistro salad is a true star for any dinner. Fresh greens, herbs, pickled onions, and a light drizzle of vinaigrette on top.

Chipotle Shrimp with Cilantro Rice

Chipotle shrimp cooked in a sweet and smoky cream sauce, served with cilantro-infused rice. Delicious with pickled sweet cucumbers on the side.

Harissa Meatballs with Whipped Feta

These Harissa and whipped feta meatballs are perfect for a simple dinner! Store-bought meatballs, bell peppers, zucchini, and harissa all come together in one bowl. Just the thought of it makes me hungry!

Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Lemon Dressing

These lettuce wraps are a summer dream! Ground chicken, quinoa and/or rice fill you up, along with stir-fried veggies in a crisp lettuce leaf!

Elote Quinoa Salad

This Elote Quinoa Salad features smooth roasted peppers, sweet corn, homemade dressing, and cotija cheese. Perfect for summer and absolutely delicious!

Pesto Shrimp with Creamy Risotto

Garlic-marinated shrimp coated in vibrant pesto paired with creamy cheese risotto, topped with fresh tomatoes and herbs. Wow wow wow, it’s amazing!

Bucatini Pasta with Garlic Sauce, Peas, and Asparagus

This dish is a spring gem! Bucatini pasta in creamy garlic sauce, twirling around tender asparagus and sweet peas. So delicious!

Oven-Baked Salmon with Chive Sauce, Potatoes, and Asparagus

We’re bringing a plate of sunshine to dinner! Golden salmon served with roasted asparagus and rich chive sauce on crispy potatoes.

Red Chili Chicken Tacos with Creamed Corn

These red chili chicken tacos always come to mind! Lightly fried corn tortillas stuffed with tender chicken and red pinto bean sauce, topped with soft corn salsa and pickled red onions.

Oliver’s Salad

This beautiful salad is inspired by Oliver’s restaurant in Minnesota. Tender salmon, confit peppers and garlic, creamy avocado, grilled corn, crispy bacon, all drizzled with homemade smoky ranch dressing.

5-Ingredient Lemon Chicken with Asparagus

Pan-fried chicken with a bold lemon flavor and tender asparagus served with honey butter sauce. A bright dinner ready in just 20 minutes!

Salmon Cream Cheese Cakes with Slaw

These salmon cream cheese cakes are the BEST! With just five simple ingredients, they’re perfect for a quick protein-packed lunch or dinner.

Easy Slow-Cooked Carnitas

These slow-cooked carnitas are super easy to make and anyone can whip them up! Sweet, flavorful, and perfectly cooked with a crispy exterior.

Crispy Chicken Thighs

Crunchy, hot, and begging for some sauce! These crispy chicken thighs will be a winning dish for dinner!

Chipotle Salmon with Orange Salsa and Aji Verde

Sweet and smoky chipotle salmon, served with fresh orange salsa and creamy aji verde! An easy and delicious salmon dinner that tastes like it’s from a restaurant.

Crispy Mashed Potato Salad

This crispy mashed potato salad with potato chips and ranch dressing is the perfect combination for summer!

Grilled Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice

This grilled shrimp and cauliflower rice dish is the easiest dinner on a tray! Shrimp, peas, cauliflower rice, spices, and pesto Rosso all come together on one tray for a delicious spring meal.

Spicy Sweet Soba Noodle Salad

This spicy soba noodle salad includes red peppers, cabbage, chicken, soba noodles, and a quick homemade spicy peanut dressing. This salad is truly unbeatable!

Rainbow Chicken Salad with Honey Almond Mustard Dressing

Tender chicken, grapes, juicy fruits, crispy lettuce, tangy feta cheese, crunchy almonds, and especially the honey almond mustard dressing. Eat the rainbow and enjoy, everyone!

Grilled Pork with Coconut Rice

Tender, sweet pork, fresh pineapple, herbs, jalapeño, and crispy onions served over fluffy coconut rice. Truly delicious!

Wonderful Mushroom Bowl with Lettuce Pesto

A wonderful mushroom bowl with lettuce pesto! Roasted mushrooms, sweet and savory (or tempeh!), caramelized pineapple, peppers, and a spoonful of lettuce pesto, all served over rice.

Best Chicken Tinga Tacos

These chicken tinga tacos are simply the BEST! Full of flavor, spicy, and perfect from the real food.

My Favorite Spring Bakes

Almond bread, carrot cake, coffee carrot muffins, and carrot cupcakes!

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