45 Easy Spring Dinners to Brighten Your Meal Plan
Easy spring meal ideas! These quick and easy dinner recipes are perfect for springtime, with all those seasonal flavors you love.
As the gray skies of winter disappear, and signs of spring start to appear …
… our cravings turn from hearty comfort foods to fresh, bright flavors.
We still want to make easy dinners, but with those seasonal touches.
If you’re on the hunt for some easy meal ideas for spring, you’re in luck!
I put together a list of quick and easy spring dinner recipes, so you have tons of inspiration for ideas to add to your meal plan.
These easy springtime dinner ideas include:
- Family-friendly meals for picky eaters
- Bowls and wraps
- Flavor-packed ethnic dishes
- Fresh, versatile salads
- High protein meals
- Light pasta dishes
You can use these bright and flavorful simple dinners to fill your menu for the whole spring season.
Okay, let’s dive in!
(🌷 For even more spring meal ideas, be sure to check out these tasty chicken dinners or these light and healthy springtime recipes!)
Easy Spring Dinner Ideas
Pasta with Pancetta and Peas
Pasta with pancetta and peas is the perfect easy weeknight dinner made in less than 20 minutes!
Thick cut pancetta is cooked till perfectly crispy, mixed with green peas, then tossed with orecchiette pasta and grated parmesan cheese.
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Keep the regular oven off and make this Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe that’s ready in just under 20 minutes.
It’s healthy, delicious, and the perfect mixture of crispy and juicy!
Creamy Asparagus Ravioli with Sausage and Peas
Creamy Asparagus Ravioli with Sausage and Peas brings out the best in that seasonal spring asparagus!
Deliciously creamy, this simple dinner is fancy looking but ready in just 20 minutes!
Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
Baked chicken leg quarters is a simple all-in-one sheet pan dinner that’s simple and easy to make!
This dish looks impressive, but requires minimal prep and few ingredients.
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
This delightful spaghetti al limone with ricotta has a delicious fresh spring taste and intense citrus flavor.
All you need is fresh ricotta and basil, lemons and grated Parmigiano or vegetarian parmesan to make the no-cook sauce.
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Burgers
If you love easy dinners with simple ingredients then look no further than these Chicken Burgers in the air fryer.
With very little prep and cook time, these air fryer ground chicken burgers are a healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Pesto Grilled Salmon with Strawberry Cucumber Salsa
If you’re craving a lighter fare that checks all the right flavor boxes, then you 'll love this easy Grilled Pesto Salmon with Strawberry Cucumber Salsa.
Flaky, flavorful salmon served with fresh and fun strawberry cucumber salsa is the perfect springtime dish!
Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls
These buffalo chicken rice bowls are so flavorful and fun!
Made with easy buffalo chicken tenders and full of fresh seasonal veggies this is a meal everyone will love!
Easy Pineapple Pork Chops
Easy pineapple pork chops combine juicy, tender pork chops with the sweet and sour flavors of pineapple, onion and garlic, and just a touch of honey for added sweetness.
This quick pork skillet is the perfect quick weeknight meal. Plus, cleanup is quick with just one pan.
Bruschetta Chicken Bake
Balsamic vinegar chicken meets fresh bruschetta ingredients and is topped with cheese and more balsamic vinegar for the ultimate weeknight dinner!
Bruschetta Chicken Bake is a simple, flavorful dinner everyone will obsess over!
Tuna Melt Stuffed Tomatoes
Ripe, juicy hollowed out tomatoes are stuffed with hearty tuna salad and topped with spiced Havarti cheese.
Just like the iconic open faced sandwich, these are baked in the oven– roasting the tomatoes and baking their flavor right into the tuna while melting the cheese to form a golden brown crust on top.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
These quick and easy Chicken Caesar Wraps are light, healthy and delicious!
They are made in about 10 minutes and are perfect for a springtime lunch or simple dinner.
Lemony Flank Steak with Pomegranate Molasses
So simple, but the flavor combination is sublime. Also fabulous with lamb chops!
The sauce is created while the meat rests -- amazingly easy. Plus, it’s basically a 3-ingredient dish.
Avocado Chicken Salad
This quick avocado chicken salad recipe takes just 15 minutes to make if you use leftover (or rotisserie) shredded chicken.
Topped with homemade cilantro lime dressing, it has all the fresh spring flavors.
Corned Beef with Cabbage
Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Cabbage is a great all-in-one meal. It’s easy, tasty, and amazingly fork-tender. It’s perfect for gatherings.
Lamb Kabobs
Fresh cubes of lamb are lightly marinated in savory herbs and seasonings and then grilled with colorful veggies to tender perfection!
They’re healthy, packed with flavor, and best of all, an easy spring meal that everyone loves.
BLT Quinoa Bowls
Crispy bacon, spicy arugula, and juicy tomatoes are placed atop a bed of quinoa and drizzled with a tangy yogurt dressing.
Make this for the perfect meal prep lunch or satisfyingly easy dinner!
Chicken Stacked Enchiladas
Quick and easy Stacked Chicken Enchiladas are made with very few ingredients.
Corn tortillas, rotisserie chicken, roasted salsa verde, Mexican cheese, and topped with your favorite toppings such as avocado, jalapeños, sour cream, queso fresco, and fresh cilantro.
Easy Blackened Chicken Tacos
Boldly seasoned blackened chicken, seasoned to perfection, nestled in warm tortillas and topped with fresh toppings, these Blackened Chicken Tacos have an explosion of flavors in each bite.
Quick Flatbread Pizza Margherita
This delicious Margherita flatbread pizza recipe is going to be your new favorite flatbread pizza.
It’s delicious and easy to assemble using store bought naan bread, making for a tasty light lunch or dinner meal when you don’t really feel like cooking.
Easy Shrimp Fajitas
If you need a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights, then look no further than this shrimp fajitas recipe!
With juicy shrimp and a flavorful fajita filling, this dish is sure to become a favorite on your regular rotation.
Lime Chicken Pasta Salad
Since this lime pasta salad recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make, it's the perfect lunch or dinner on busy days.
With the chicken, pasta, and romaine all served together, it’s easy to eat on the patio or deck.
Tomato Pie
With thick slices of juicy tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, & bright red onion, this savory tomato pie is piled high in a buttery pie shell & topped with a cheesy spread.
Perfect for brunch or dinner, this tomato pie recipe is a simple Southern delicacy that delivers big flavor.
Mexican Zucchini Skillet
This easy Mexican Zucchini is made in one skillet and is sure to be a family favorite.
You will love your favorite taco ingredients mixed with light zucchini noodles creating a low-carb, filling meal.
Instant Pot Lemon Chicken
Packed with flavor, Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe will be on your table in under 30 minutes.
The chicken is drizzled with a zesty and bright sauce which makes it irresistible! Serve with rice, pasta, potatoes, or veggies on the side.
Easy Chicken Stir Fry
With simple and quick steps, you can whip up a healthy and satisfying Stir Fry dinner that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
The tenderness of the chicken, the aroma of fresh garlic, and the crunch of bell peppers all come together quicker and tastier than takeout.
Basil Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
This quick & easy Basil Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes is the perfect light spring dinner.
It is full of fresh blistered tomatoes, basil, parmesan cheese, and garlic. Best of all, it comes together in only about 15 minutes.
Thai Yellow Curry with Chicken
Authentic Thai Yellow Curry with Chicken is mild with a savory and creamy sauce of coconut cream, yellow potatoes, and chicken.
This recipe is super simple, using only a few ingredients with minimal steps.
Prosciutto and Pea Shoot Pizza
Easy homemade Prosciutto and Pea Shoot Pizza is packed with bright, spring flavor.
Start with a quick pea pesto base, add fresh mozzarella and prosciutto, and top it off with a handful of fresh pea shoots or pea tendrils!
Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
This strawberry goat cheese salad is the perfect spring and summer salad!
Made with fresh strawberries, goat cheese, spinach, walnuts & pine nuts, then drizzled with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette with a hint of cinnamon.
Roasted Lemon Salmon & Asparagus Sheet Pan
Roasted Lemon Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan Meal is delicious and incredibly simple to make.
Simply toss everything on a baking sheet and let your oven do all the work!
Air Fryer Apricot Glazed Chicken Thighs
With only 7 main ingredients, these Glazed Chicken Thighs are so easy to make!
Whipped up in the air fryer, the thighs come out with a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy, chicken inside.
Gnocchi with Basil Brown Butter
This gnocchi recipe is so simple yet so satisfying! Fluffy gnocchi in a skillet with farmers market veggies and a quick brown butter sauce.
Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers are a delicious combination of ground beef, bell peppers, and mozzarella cheese.
Truly a mouthwatering dish that’s also nutritious!
Halloumi Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This grilled halloumi sandwich is a satisfying weeknight dinner, ready in only about 15 minutes!
Halloumi cheese slices and onions are grilled (or pan-fried) and layered with tomatoes, lettuce, and a quick garlicky mayo.
Miso Glazed Salmon
Miso Glazed Salmon is a combination of succulent salmon with rich, savory miso, creating a flavorful Japanese-inspired dish that's both gourmet and ridiculously easy to whip up.
The delicate, flaky salmon is broiled until the outside is beautifully crisp and the inside is perfectly moist.
Romanian Chicken & Pea Stew
Romanian Chicken & Pea Stew tastes the home cooking Grandma used to make.
With inexpensive, basic ingredients, this hearty stew is spring comfort food at its finest.
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Pasta
Summer pasta is a quick and easy no-cook sauce that’s perfect for spring or summertime.
Fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and balsamic vinegar add so much flavor and texture to the tomatoes!
Creamy Lemon Dill Chicken
You can have this Healthy Creamy Lemon Dill Chicken on the dinner table in 30 minutes.
The tasty lemon dill sauce brings deliciously bright flavors to this light chicken recipe that’s easy enough for weeknights and lovely enough for company.
Cream Cheese Pasta with Corn and Spinach
This delicious vegetarian pasta recipe is made with only 10 basic ingredients and gets ready in less than 20 minutes.
A quick, easy, and inexpensive comforting dish that's loved by everyone.
Avocado Bell Pepper Pasta
This creamy avocado bell pepper pasta is fresh and delicious with fresh basil, ripe avocado, roasted red peppers, garlic, and lemon juice.
Best of all, you will have dinner on the table in 20 minutes or less, no chopping required!
One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is cozy, rich, and flavorful. The chicken and rice is cooked in one pot with creamy flavors of lemon, herb, and dill.
This easy weeknight meal takes less than 30 minutes to make with very little prep time.
Quiche with Rice Crust
This easy Quiche with Rice Crust is budget-friendly, easy to make, and oh-so tasty.
It makes for a delicious brunch, lunch or breakfast-for-dinner idea.
Goat Cheese Pasta with Spring Vegetables
Easy Goat Cheese Pasta is loaded with spring veggies in a light and creamy lemon goat cheese sauce, with fettuccine, asparagus, onion, and peas.
Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Drumsticks
Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Drumsticks pack a flavorful punch, and they’re very simple and easy to make for a few or a crowd.
The crisp yet tender chicken marinated in a sweet tangy sauce will quickly become a favorite for any occasion.
Ready to try some new spring meal ideas?
I hope this list of easy dinner recipes for spring has given you tons of ideas to add to your meal plan.
It’s so fun to eat seasonally, and these simple dinners make it so easy!
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