Seasonal Spring Ingredients: 11 Dinner Recipes to Celebrate the Season

Cooking with seasonal ingredients is one of the easiest ways to make your meals feel fresh, flavorful, and just right for the moment. This collection of dinner recipes is inspired by what’s in season. You’ll find simple, delicious ways to bring the best of the season straight to your table.

Grilled Lamb Burgers with Spring Slaw

This Grilled Lamb Burger with Spring Slaw recipe combines lean lamb patties, a crisp spring slaw, and herbs for a tasty spring dinner idea. We really enjoy grilling these lamb burgers in the spring—it’s a nice change from regular burgers. The crunch of the spring slaw adds a bright and irresistible touch.

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Sweet Pea Puree Crostini

This vibrant green spread is creamy, slightly sweet, and balanced with fresh mint, Prosciutto, and olive oil. Served on crunchy toasted baguette slices, it’s an easy yet elegant dish that works for everything from spring brunches to summer garden parties. 

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Shaved Asparagus Pesto Salad

You will surely wow your guests with this beautiful Shaved Asparagus Pesto Salad, perfect for any spring meal. This shaved asparagus recipe allows you to enjoy asparagus in a completely different way. It’s served raw because the shavings are thin enough to make it not only edible but crunchy and refreshing.

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Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Peas

This delightful Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Peas recipe combines creamy ricotta cheese with zesty lemon juice and bright green peas, creating a vibrant sauce that beautifully coats this gorgeous pasta.

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Grilled Rack of Lamb

This Grilled Rack of Lamb is one of my favorite spring grilling recipes. It’s coated with a super flavorful wet rub made with rosemary, parsley and thyme, then grilled to medium-rare in under 20 minutes.

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Springtime Lemon & Feta Asparagus

If you’re looking for a simple yet flavorful side dish, Lemon & Feta Asparagus is a perfect choice. The fresh, crisp asparagus is grilled until just tender, then topped with tangy lemon and feta dressing for a bright and savory finish.

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Creamy Asparagus Soup

This delicious Creamy Asparagus Soup is perfect for spring. The flavor of fresh asparagus is delicate and mild. This delicious soup is perfect for spring. The flavor of fresh asparagus is delicate and mild.

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Toasted Asparagus Salad with Pistachios

Toasted Asparagus Salad with Pistachios is a vibrant and crunchy side dish that pairs tender asparagus spears with toasted breadcrumbs and pistachios. This salad is tossed in a light lemon dressing, making it a refreshing and flavorful addition to any meal.

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Grilled Spring Onions

These whole Grilled Spring Onions are dressed with olive oil, salt, and pepper and grilled, which turns them into a delicious, sweet accompaniment or garnish. If you’ve never made these before, you’re in for a treat. They lose their potency and the sweetness really comes out. They are delicious.

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Cod in Tomato Lemon Butter

Cod in Tomato Lemon Butter Sauce combines flaky cod fish with tender asparagus and a flavorful tomato lemon butter sauce, making it a delicious healthy dinner option.

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Instant Pot Risotto

Instant Pot Risotto is a creamy dish with fresh spinach, sweet peas, and a touch of Parmesan cheese that captures the essence of traditional risotto with a fraction of the effort. You can change up the flavors and additions as you like, for mushroom risotto, lobster risotto, butternut squash risotto – you name it.

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