Spring has arrived, bringing with it so many fresh ingredients that are excellent for creating lighter and flavorful meals.
Louise and I have narrowed it down to these 25 recipes (plus desserts) we’re excited to share. For more spring inspiration see our easter dinner ideas and quick pasta recipes.
When spring arrives to our town in Italy (that is, the cherry trees start to bloom and the birds sing cheerfully) we find ourselves cooking the same spring recipes.
So, Louise and I have put together a recipe playlist with our greatest hits 😋. You can find fresh dishes perfect for the season, AND for quick dinners.
We love incorporating seasonal produce into everything from crisp raw carrot salad to golden, flaky cherry tomato galette.
We tend to cook easy pasta recipes on repeat, such as lemon ricotta spring pasta, with quick sauces and the ease of a one-pot meal.
And, as the cherry on top, no spring menu would be complete without light and airy desserts (find these at the very end of the list).
Enjoy, and let me know if any of your spring recipes are missing on this list!
Spring dinner recipes we make on repeat
Light and creamy ricotta pairs beautifully with tender spring asparagus and lemon in this easy pasta dish.
Bright, cumin-spiced, and garnished with pistachios, this refreshing carrot salad is a perfect way to celebrate fresh spring produce.
Flaky phyllo pastry filled with spinach and feta makes for a delicious Greek dish, ideal for a spring brunch or a light dinner.
4. Hot honey carrots on whipped ricotta
Louise absolutely loves these sweet and spicy roasted carrots layered over velvety ricotta. It’s a stunning spring appetizer and side dish.
Creamy butter beans in a rich tomato sauce create a comforting yet light dish that’s so good for transitional spring weather.
Soft and airy with a golden crust, this no-knead focaccia is great for soaking up fresh spring dips, such as avocado spread and spicy feta dip.
Packed with fresh spring vegetables, peas and chickpeas, our fragrant curry is both warming and light, making it great for the season’s unpredictable weather ☔️.
Next on our list is a silky and comforting (but butter-free) soup that celebrates the sweetness of spring leeks while light enough for a sunny day.
9. Mujadara with caramelised onions
This fragrant lentil and rice dish, topped with sweet caramelized onions is a hearty yet fresh spring meal, perfect as a centerpiece.
Tender, marinated artichokes shine in this bright and tangy Italian salad with arugula, parmesan cheese, and a lemon vinaigrette.
Bursting with fresh parsley, bulgur, and vine tomatoes, this no-cook salad is the ultimate spring refresher (and excellent with pita bread and falafel!).
This spring salad with roasted sweet potatoes, feta, and toasted seeds is fantastic for spring hosting and easter meals.
This spring asparagus soup uses simple ingredients such as fresh (or frozen) asparagus, herbs, and white beans. A wonderful appetizer idea for spring!
Try this protein-packed salad with cilantro-lime dressing that makes it refreshing for warmer days. It’s excellent as a make-ahead spring meal.
Slightly sweet and fluffy, these muffins are a wonderful complement to spring soups, salads, or brunch spreads.
18. Spring lasagna with vegetables
21. Cherry tomato pasta with burrata
25. Frittata with chickpea flour
If you tried these spring recipes or any other recipe on our blog, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let us know how it goes in the comments. We love hearing from you!
Love your recipes! The last one I made for my husband and I was the chocolate banana bread (more like cake?) It was spectacular and quite easy to do.
Keep them coming!
Amazing, Tania!! Oh yes, the chocolate banana bread is certainly more of a cake. But we like to categorize it as a bread (we eat it for breakfast on weekends, so it makes us feel less guilty) 😛.
Thank you for your kind feedback, and all the best to you and your husband ❤️.
Best,
Louise
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What a lovely collection. I want to try all of them and the pictures are mouthwatering.