10 Fresh & Delicious Spring Dinner Ideas

Spring dinners are all about light, bright flavors and seasonal produce like asparagus, peas, strawberries, and artichokes. These 10 easy recipes are perfect for weeknights or weekend entertaining – most ready in under 45 minutes!

1. Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus

Quick one-pan wonder.
Sauté shrimp + asparagus in lemon-garlic butter → serve over rice or pasta.

2. Spring Pea & Mint Risotto

Creamy but fresh.
Arborio rice + fresh peas + mint + parmesan → vegetarian comfort food.

3. Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Balsamic Salad

Sweet & savory.
Grilled chicken breast → mixed greens + strawberries + feta + balsamic glaze.

4. Asparagus & Goat Cheese Tart

Fancy but easy.
Puff pastry base → goat cheese spread + roasted asparagus + prosciutto optional.

5. Salmon with Pea Pesto

10-minute pesto upgrade.
Blend peas + basil + garlic + parmesan → spoon over baked salmon.

6. Spring Vegetable Pasta Primavera

Classic light pasta.
Penne + asparagus + peas + zucchini + lemon cream sauce.

7. Strawberry Spinach Salad with Grilled Steak

Dinner salad goals.
Spinach + strawberries + red onion + pecans + feta + grilled flank steak.

8. Artichoke & Lemon Chicken Skillet

One-pan Mediterranean.
Chicken thighs + artichoke hearts + lemon + olives + capers.

9. Pea & Ricotta Crostini with Prosciutto

Light appetizer-style dinner.
Toasted bread → whipped ricotta + peas + prosciutto → drizzle honey.

10. Rhubarb-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Spring Greens

Sweet-tart surprise.
Rhubarb sauce glaze on pork → serve with arugula salad.

Spring Dinner Tips 2025

1. Shop farmers markets → best asparagus & peas

2. Lemon + fresh herbs = instant spring flavor

3. Sheet pan or one-skillet → minimal cleanup

4. Make extra → leftovers for lunch bowls

5. Pair with rosé or sparkling water with mint

These spring dinner ideas celebrate the season’s best produce while keeping things simple and delicious. Save your favorites and enjoy lighter, brighter meals all spring