Spring has sprung! This means it’s time to add those fresh veggies with their vibrant colors to our dinner plates. I’ve rounded up more than 30 of my best spring dinner ideas to make family mealtime easy and stress-free. From quick and easy recipes to some healthier and vegetarian options, I’ve got you covered with all the textures and flavors of springtime!
Spring Dinner Ideas for Family
Time to swap out those hearty stews and warm soups for something that is lighter and brighter. These recipes feature the fresh ingredients of springtime that whole family is sure to enjoy.
- Salsa Fresca Chicken – take plain ol’ chicken breast up a notch by topping it with fresh pico de gallo and cheese before baking.
- Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta – add a side of Roasted Asparagus for a complete meal
- Garlic Herb Chicken Pillows
- Chicken Cobb Salad – try swapping the chicken for shrimp
- Chicken Tetrazinni – this recipe includes peas for extra veggies
- Chicken Fajita Bowls
- BLT Pasta Salad
- Chili Crunch Chicken Bowls – Everyone likes to create their own!
Quick and Easy Spring Dinner Ideas
These quick and easy dinner ideas will add brightness and freshness to your meal without adding any fuss. Make family mealtime on busy weeknights a little less stressful with these recipes.
- Ground Turkey Stir Fry – or swap the turkey for ground beef or steak
- Italian Chicken and Veggie Skillet
- Caprese Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
- Honey Glazed Ham – just 10 minutes of prep; serve with my Sautéed Green Beans, Homemade Mashed Potatoes, and Easy No Yeast Dinner Rolls
- Tostada Salad
- Ground Beef Bulgogi – Serve with rice
Healthy Spring Dinners Ideas
Something lighter? With all the year’s freshest vegetables in season, it’s easy to make dinner extra healthy. Try one of these recipes!
- Turkey Spinach Feta Burgers – serve with this super flavorful lemon rice
- Spring Chopped Salad – the fresh herbs and veggies with a pomegranate dressing make this so flavorful; add grilled salmon for extra protein
- Grinder Salad – inspired by the viral Tiktok grinder sandwich!
- Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl – the perfect way to use those fresh veggies
- Mexican Caesar Salad
Vegetarian Spring Dinner Recipes
For a meatless mealtime option, check out these vegetarian recipes. What a perfect time of year to skip the meat, and load up on those spring vegetables!
- Brown Butter Spinach Tortelinni – a super easy one pot meal
- Mediterranean Chickpea Salad – serve the best ever garlic bread on the side
- Spinach Artichoke Quiche – use fresh or frozen artichokes; consider serving with an arugula salad with my lemon vinaigrette dressing
- Pull-Apart Pizza Bread with mushrooms and onions – no need for a crust
Appetizers for a Spring Party
Springtime weather calls for some springtime gatherings. Whether is Easter dinner, Mother’s Day brunch, or a casual get-together with friends, don’t forget the appetizers! These are sure to please:
- Million Dollar Deviled Eggs – a must!
- Fresh Tomato Feta Dip – so tasty and gluten-free
- Sun Dried Tomato Wraps
- Pesto Tortelinni Salad – take your pasta salad to a whole other level
Spring Dessert Recipes
The sweetest way to celebrate spring is with one of these easy delicious springtime desserts.
- Lemon Meltaway Cookies – with the most perfect fresh lemon flavor
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
- Key Lime Cookies – perfect for any spring gathering
If you’re looking for the best spring dinner recipes, this list will be a keeper. If you need more ideas, check out my one dish family favorites here!
If you have a tried and true recipe that you love making this time of year, make sure and let me know in the comments!
What food is popular in the Spring?
The most popular food during the spring is seasonal vegetables such as asparagus, leeks, artichokes, and radishes. Carrots are also a vegetable that are available year round but at their best in the spring.
Which fruits are considered spring fruits?
Strawberries, blueberries, and mangoes are at their freshest this time of year. Check your local farmers market for locally grown springtime fruit.
What foods are traditionally served for Easter?
A traditional Easter dinner menu usually includes a main dish, such as honey-baked ham or rack of lamb, and is served with scalloped or mashed potatoes, spring vegetables, and dinner rolls. This list includes 30+ of the best spring dinner recipes that are guaranteed to brighten your weeknight and your dinner plate. From cool, fresh salads, to favorite meals with seasonal spring veggies, and some desserts too, these spring recipes provide the most delicious flavors of the spring season.
Honey Baked Ham
Ingredients
- 10 lb bone in ham, up to 15 pounds will work. Fully cooked. Can be whole or spiral sliced.
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, or more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325˚ F. Place ham in a large roasting pan cut side down.
- Bake ham, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 10 minutes per pound, or about 2 hours.
- While the ham is baking, combine honey, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and dijon mustard in a skillet. Whisk mixture over medium-high heat as it comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until glaze thickens slightly, about 5 to 10 minutes. Then stir in apple cider vinegar to taste.
- Remove ham from the oven. Brush with glaze. Bake for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, brushing ham with glaze every 10 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- This will be enough glaze for a 10-15 pound bone in ham.
- You can use a whole ham, or spiral ham. If using whole, just baste the outside. If using spiral you can baste between slices as well to add more flavor.
- The dippings and glaze leftover in the pan can be reduced further to make a sauce to serve with the ham.
- The glaze will be really sweet before putting it on the ham. Once it is on the ham, it the sweetness will mellow when combined with the fat and salt of the meat.
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