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35+ Healthy & Delicious Spring Recipes

April 29, 2019

Get busy in the kitchen this spring with this spring recipe roundup, featuring over 30 recipes made with asparagus, fava beans, strawberries, apricots, and more!

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There is nothing like the feeling of spring, when the weather warms up, flowers start to bloom, and the sun starts shining longer! And even better than all of that (at least for us foodies!) is the gorgeous array of greens seen everywhere, especially in the produce aisle or at the farmers market.

Earlier this week I shared the nutritional benefits of 7 fruits and vegetables to enjoy this spring, and today I’m sharing 31 delicious recipes to inspire you to use them all. Take a look through this spring recipe roundup and see how many you can make this season!

Breakfast

What better way to start the day than with a little bit of spring produce in these breakfast recipes!

Vegetable Quiche Spring Recipe Roundup

Mini Spring Vegetable Quiche @ The Foodie Physician

Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal in a Jar @ The Vintage Mixer

Creamy Mango Rhubarb Smoothie @ Craving Greens

Smoked Salmon Crustless Quiche with Kale and Leeks @ Lively Table

Asparagus Pizza @ Dine & Dash

Lunch

Pack one of these cheerful dishes in your lunch, and you’ll be feeling the springtime love, even at work!

Asparagus Grilled Cheese Sandwich Spring Recipe Roundup

Asparagus and Brie Grilled Cheese with Arugula Pesto @ The Foodie Dietitian

Farmer’s Market Pasta Salad @ Craving Something Healthy

Spring Quinoa Bibimbap @ Closet Cooking

Mushroom Asparagus Pesto Frittata @ Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN

Lemony Chicken and Spring Veggie Soup @ The Cozy Apron

Snacks, Apps, & Small Bites

Any of these fresh appetizers would be perfect at your next gathering. March Madness, anyone?

Salmon Ceviche Spring Recipe Roundup

Fresh Salmon Ceviche with Cucumbers and Radishes @ Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN

Fava Bean and Leek Spread @ PrepGreen

Spring Pea and Mint Soup @ As Easy As Apple Pie

Asparagus Goat Cheese and Cherry Tomato Tart @ The Endless Meal

3-Ingredient Minty Pea Dip @ Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN

Fava Bean, Mint and Ricotta Crostini @ Scrummy Lane

Main Dishes

Use spring produce in these delightful main dishes for a fresh new meal on your dinner table.

Pasta Dinner Spring Recipe Roundup

Spring Orecchiette with Burrata @ Feasting at Home

Lemon Risotto with Spring Vegetables @ The Foodie Physician

Mint & Radish Greens Pesto Pasta @ Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN

Spring Shrimp Zoodles with Mint Pesto @ Lively Table

Sticky Apricot and Pineapple Chicken @ A Cozy Apron

Asparagus, Artichoke and Shitake Risotto @ Smitten Kitchen

Sides & Salads

Add these delicious fresh sides and salads featuring spring fruits and veggies and you’ve got a complete meal!

Strawberry Salad Spring Recipe Roundup

Strawberry Salad with Almonds and Feta @ Robin’s Bite

Asparagus Mint Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette @ Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN

Asparagus Gratin @ Nutmeg Nanny

Strawberry Arugula Salad with Fennel, Toasted Almonds, and Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette @ Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN

Grilled Apricot Kale Salad @ The Fit Fork

Spring Pea & Radish Farro Salad @ Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN

Shaved Asparagus Salad @ My Three Seasons

Roasted Cherry Farro Salad @ Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN

Dessert

And of course, no meal is complete without a little something sweet! These yummy desserts feature pretty spring produce for a healthier treat.No-Bake Strawberry Mousse Parfaits with Spoon

No-Bake Strawberry Mousse Parfait @ Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN

Apricot Frozen Yogurt @ Pixels and Crumbs

Strawberry Tartlettes @ Spache the Spatula

Rhubarb Ginger Lemon Muffins @ Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN

Skinny Apricot Loaf Cake @ The Iron You

Strawberry Chia Rhubarb Crisp @ EA Stewart

Lemon Poppy Seed Thumbprint Cookies @ Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN

Drinks

Of course, you need something to wash down all these spring-filled foods. These cocktails are filled with the season’s best flavors too!

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Spicy Strawberry Rhubarb Margaritas @ Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN

Lavender Lemonade Cocktail @ Champagne & Paper Planes

Cucumber Herb Champagne Sparkler @ Sharon Palmer, RDN

Sparkling Fresh Mint & Grapefruit Spritzer @ Beautiful Eats & Things

Strawberry Basil Kombucha Cocktail @ Champagne Nutrition

Strawberry Rhubarb Mimosa @Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN

 

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How are you going to use your spring produce this year?

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    1. I know, I want someone to make them all for me so I can sit back, relax and enjoy! I’ll keep dreaming of that while I cook them up myself. Have a great weekend Sonali!

    1. Haha…is it that obvious?! You’re most welcome! Always love a veggie-full pasta dish, especially with Banza!

  1. I love posts like this. Where they have so many great recipes included and I don’t have to do much searching to find them!! Mini quiche are so fun and I love love love rhubarb!

    1. So glad it’s helpful Chrissy! There are so many delicious recipes to try. Hope you’ll save the post as a reference and come back to keep trying new recipes!

  2. Something about spring dishes, they are so pretty! Thanks for sharing and glad to have this on hand 🙂