35+ Healthy & Delicious Spring Recipes
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!
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 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?
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.
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 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 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!
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
I’m in love! From Kara’s grilled cheese to Robin’s salad, everything looks so fresh and delicious! Thanks so much for including my recipes. Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
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!
Great roundup! I don’t know where to start. Maybe I’ll begin with dessert and make my way up the list in reverse? 🙂
Thanks Caroline! Ooo..I like your thinking!
How happy are you that spring (and spring food) is here?! Thanks for including me 🙂
Haha…is it that obvious?! You’re most welcome! Always love a veggie-full pasta dish, especially with Banza!
So much deliciousness! I loveeeeeeeee spring produce!
Thank you! Hope you enjoy some of these recipes!
I’m so glad spring has finally sprung! This roundup has so many good recipes to try this season!
Hope you have fun trying some of them, Melanie! So happy spring is here too!
That brie grilled cheese sandwich…AMAZING! Thanks for putting together such a delicious roundup…Pinning for later! 🙂
Perfect for Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day on April 12th! Thanks for pinning and hope you enjoy!
That asparagus grilled cheese looks so good! As do the desserts 🙂 Yay for spring cooking!!
I know! I can’t wait to make that one too!
Great roundup ! I will pin this for safekeeping! I like making a meal plan and adding in some of these looks like will be my plan for next week, too many good recipes to pass on!!!
Thanks so much Mariangelica! Can’t wait to see which recipes you include in your meal plan!
ooh loving the mini quiche and the brie grilled cheese now I am hungry
Two of my faves in this roundup! Enjoy!
Those mini quiches look so freaking cute!
Aren’t they adorable?! Perfect for Easter (if you celebrate 😉 )
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!
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!
Such a great round up!! So many seasonal fruits and vegetables, definitely brightened up my day
Thanks Abbey! Now we just need the warmer temps to match!
Oh my gosh I need that grilled cheese in my life right now! Can’t wait for rhubarb season to commence either. It’s one of my favorite pies!
Doesn’t that look amazing?! I’m a sucker for grilled cheese! And I love rhubarb too!
Everything looks so good in this round up! Just have to decide which to try first. 🙂
Haha…that’s always the hard part! Enjoy, Marie 🙂
Those tarts are perfection! What a great spread for the new season. Spring is my fav!
Thanks Julie! I am so excited for the new season!
So many great recipes packed with fresh flavor and bright color!
Agreed! That’s what I love about spring!
Yay for spring – finally! These recipes are getting me even more mood for the season (and oh that strawberry rhubarb galette – swoon…..)
I know! It’s about time! I am so ready ☺
What a great round up!!! Spring is FINALLY in the air… it’s been long enough!!
Thanks Chelsey! I agree – yay for spring finally getting to NY!!! Enjoy!
Something about spring dishes, they are so pretty! Thanks for sharing and glad to have this on hand 🙂
I totally agree Alanna! Hope you find some spring recipes to enjoy!