21 Spring Meals That'll Make You Sing for Joy

Spring is a time of new beginnings, fresh flavors, and vibrant colors. The days get longer, the flowers bloom, and our meals start to reflect the season’s bounty.

Let’s explore some delicious spring meals that are perfect for a picnic, a family dinner, or a simple lunch.

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1. Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart

This elegant tart is a showstopper, but it’s surprisingly easy to make. The flaky crust, creamy goat cheese, and tender asparagus spears create a symphony of flavors that’ll have your taste buds dancing.

Easy Asparagus Tart from House of Nash Eats

Cooking Time: 25 min . Rating: 4.9 . Reviews: 94 reviews . Ingredients: Puff pastry, asparagus, gruyere cheese, dijon mustard, parmesan cheese

Asparagus and Cheese Tart from Food Network

Cooking Time: 50 min . Rating: 4.8 . Reviews: 94 reviews . Ingredients: Frozen puff pastry, asparagus, gruyere cheese, fontina cheese, olive oil

Asparagus and Gruyere Tart from What’s Gaby Cooking

Cooking Time: 25 min . Rating: 4.8 . Reviews: 10 reviews . Ingredients: Bought puff pastry, pea shoots, lemon, parmesan cheese, gruyere

2. Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Salad

Light, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this grilled chicken salad is a spring classic. The bright lemon vinaigrette, fresh herbs, and juicy chicken make it a perfect meal for a warm day.

Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad from Cafe Delites

Cooking Time: 25 min . Rating: 4.8 . Reviews: 79 reviews . Ingredients: Red wine vinegar, boneless chicken thigh, avocado, cucumber, kalamata olives

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Avocado Orzo Salad with Honey Mustard Bacon Dressing from Half Baked Harvest

Cooking Time: 40 min . Rating: 4.7 . Reviews: 358 reviews . Ingredients: Crumbled blue cheese, skinless chicken tenders, orzo pasta, white balsamic vinegar, cherry tomatoes

Lemon Herb Chicken Salad from claire hodgins

. Ingredients: Grilled chicken breast, greek yogurt, dijon mustard, lemon juice, green onion

3. Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

Who says salads have to be boring? This salad is bursting with color and flavor. The sweet strawberries, crunchy almonds, and tangy poppyseed dressing are a delightful combination.

Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado from Ambitious Kitchen

Cooking Time: 22 min . Rating: 5 . Reviews: 34 reviews . Ingredients: Balsamic vinegar, salad, feta, strawberry jam, strawberry vinaigrette

Strawberry Spinach Salad from Allrecipes

Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 min . Rating: 4.8 . Reviews: 3000 reviews . Ingredients: Poppy seeds, sesame seeds, worcestershire sauce, fresh spinach, olive oil

Spinach Strawberry Salad from Well Plated by Erin

Cooking Time: 20 min . Rating: 4.7 . Reviews: 564 reviews . Ingredients: Feta cheese, balsamic vinegar, poppy seeds, honey, dijon mustard

4. Spring Vegetable Frittata

This versatile dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Packed with spring vegetables like asparagus, peas, and spinach, it’s a nutritious and flavorful meal that’s easy to whip up.

Frittata Recipe, plus 5 Variations from Love and Lemons

Cooking Time: 30 min . Rating: 5 . Reviews: 214 reviews . Ingredients: Asparagus, roasted red bell, feta cheese, spinach, almond milk

Vegetable Frittata from Feel Good Foodie

Cooking Time: 25 min . Rating: 5 . Reviews: 423 reviews . Ingredients: Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, red onions

Mediterranean Vegetable Frittata Recipe from The Mediterranean Dish

Cooking Time: 45 min . Rating: 4.9 . Reviews: 66 reviews . Ingredients: Broccoli, feta cheese, zucchini, red bell pepper, olive oil

5. Honey Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

Salmon is a healthy and delicious fish that’s perfect for spring. The sweet honey glaze and roasted asparagus complement the salmon’s rich flavor beautifully.

Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon from The Chunky Chef

Cooking Time: 18 min . Rating: 5 . Reviews: 1400 reviews . Ingredients: Salmon, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, smoked paprika, butter

Honey Glazed Salmon from Simply Quinoa

Cooking Time: 20 min . Rating: 5 . Reviews: 3 reviews . Ingredients: Soy sauce, salmon fillets, olive oil, sea salt, garlic powder

Honey Garlic Soy Glazed Salmon from Sally’s Baking Addiction

Cooking Time: 35 min . Rating: 4.8 . Reviews: 31 reviews . Ingredients: Soy sauce, salmon fillets, honey, sesame oil, sesame seeds

6. Pea and Mint Soup

This vibrant green soup is a taste of spring. The fresh peas, mint, and lemon juice create a refreshing and flavorful soup that’s perfect for a light lunch or starter.

Pea and mint soup from Caroline’s Cooking

Cooking Time: 15 min . Rating: 5 . Reviews: 3 reviews . Ingredients: Creme fraiche, peas, mint, butter, chicken stock

Super Easy Pea and Mint Soup from The Spruce Eats

Cooking Time: 40 min . Rating: 4.3 . Reviews: 86 reviews . Ingredients: Parmesan cheese, red onion, butter, olive oil, garlic

Spring Pea and Mint Soup from The Lemon Apron

Cooking Time: 30 min . Ingredients: Sour cream, pea shoots, peas, olive oil, garlic

7. Spring Pasta Primavera

This classic pasta dish is a celebration of spring vegetables. Asparagus, peas, carrots, and zucchini are tossed with pasta and a light sauce for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Pasta Primavera from Love and Lemons

Cooking Time: 30 min . Rating: 5 . Reviews: 78 reviews . Ingredients: Penne pasta, yellow squash, asparagus, zucchini, cherry tomatoes

Pasta Primavera With Asparagus and Peas from NYT Cooking – The New York Times

Cooking Time: 20 min . Rating: 5 . Reviews: 7500 reviews . Ingredients: Sugar snap peas, greek yogurt, asparagus, fresh english peas, spring onion

Creamy Lemon Spring Vegetable Pasta from Two Peas & Their Pod

Cooking Time: 30 min . Rating: 4.6 . Reviews: 18 reviews . Ingredients: Gluten free, gluten free flour, artichoke hearts, nutritional yeast, fresh spinach

8. Rhubarb Crumble Bars

Rhubarb is a spring fruit that’s often overlooked, but it’s delicious when baked into desserts. These crumble bars are the perfect way to enjoy rhubarb’s tangy flavor.

Rhubarb Crumble Bars from Del’s cooking twist

Cooking Time: 50 min . Rating: 4.9 . Reviews: 15 reviews . Ingredients: Lemon, rolled oats, egg, baking powder, vanilla sugar

Rhubarb Crumb Bars from The View from Great Island

Cooking Time: 1 hr . Rating: 4.5 . Reviews: 41 reviews . Ingredients: Brown sugar, rolled oats, lemon juice, baking soda, all purpose flour

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars from Sally’s Baking Addiction

Cooking Time: 3 hr . Rating: 4.4 . Reviews: 34 reviews . Ingredients: Rhubarb, dark brown sugar, rolled oats, cinnamon, strawberries

9. Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

This light and healthy version of shrimp scampi is perfect for a spring dinner. The zucchini noodles are a low-carb alternative to pasta, and they’re just as delicious.

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi from Cafe Delites

Cooking Time: 10 min . Rating: 5 . Reviews: 118 reviews . Ingredients: White wine, red pepper flakes, butter, olive oil, lemon juice

Classic Shrimp Scampi from NYT Cooking – The New York Times

Cooking Time: 15 min . Rating: 5 . Reviews: 14000 reviews . Ingredients: White wine, lemon, red pepper flakes, butter, olive oil

Shrimp Scampi from The Pioneer Woman

Cooking Time: 15 min . Rating: 5 . Reviews: 7 reviews . Ingredients: Angel hair pasta, white wine, hot sauce, parmesan cheese, butter

10. Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This classic cake is always a crowd-pleaser. The moist carrot cake, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, is perfectly complemented by the tangy cream cheese frosting.

Carrot Cake Cheesecake from Sugar Spun Run

Cooking Time: 6 hr 40 min . Rating: 5 . Reviews: 55 reviews . Ingredients: Cream cheese, sour cream, brown sugar, heavy cream, powdered sugar

Easy Carrot Cake Recipe from Inspired Taste

Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 min . Rating: 4.9 . Reviews: 1600 reviews . Ingredients: Cream cheese, brown sugar, whipping cream, carrots, powdered sugar

Carrot Cake Cheesecake from Pies and Tacos

Cooking Time: 7 hr . Rating: 4.7 . Reviews: 22 reviews . Ingredients: Cream cheese, sour cream, brown sugar, powdered sugar, eggs

11. Strawberry Shortcake

This simple dessert is a springtime favorite. Fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and fluffy biscuits are a combination that’s hard to beat.

Strawberry Shortcake from Once Upon a Chef

Cooking Time: 55 min . Rating: 5 . Reviews: 113 reviews . Ingredients: Raspberry jam, buttermilk, heavy cream, baking soda, baking powder

Strawberry Shortcake Cake from Sugar Spun Run

Cooking Time: 1 hr 9 min . Rating: 5 . Reviews: 12 reviews . Ingredients: Heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, avocado oil, baking powder, unflavored gelatin