Try out these colorful spring dinner ideas for a welcome change to those heavy dinners of the past season. Packed with in-season ingredients and spring-inspired flavors, these dinners will have you feeling refreshed and ready for warmer weather in no time. From light options that make the perfect side dishes for ham to filling, vegetable-forward options that double as healthy recipes, spring veggies allow us all to cook some easy, delicious dinners perfect for sunnier skies.
Don’t worry about too much prep work or cooking time either. In addition to being tasty and reviving after the cold winter months, many of these recipes are quick, easy and perfect to meal prep the night before. Leave those simmering stews for colder days and bring out those fresh prepared ingredients. Whether you're looking for an elaborate centerpiece to your Easter dinner, a light but flavor-packed salad, or simply want an easy but satisfying meal to reward yourself after a long day, these spring dinners will leave you and your loved ones — if you choose to share — satisfied.
Oh, and one more thing — don’t forget about spring desserts! Top off your meal by ending the night with a bright and fruity dessert. We guarantee you won’t be able to resist joining in the spirit of the season.
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Pasta Primavera
Loaded with asparagus, snap peas, carrots and a generous dollop of crème fraîche, this is the perfect veggie-heavy pasta to embrace the new season.
Once you learn how to cook mussels (it's easy, promise!), you'll impress everyone at the table. Don't forget crusty bread for soaking up all those delicious juices!
Our version of this savory Chinese snack uses dumpling wrappers so that you don't have to make your own dough. They'll still turn out just as crispy and flaky as the kind you get at restaurants!
Think beyond beef — fresh salmon mixed with lemon, dill and parsley creates a burger that is every bit as juicy and delicious. The herby yogurt sauce takes it over the top!
A mix of greens (we love butter lettuce and watercress) brings interest to this spring salad, which gets drizzled in a shallot, Dijon and white wine vinaigrette.
Samantha MacAvoySamantha MacAvoy is the Editorial Assistant on the Good Housekeeping food team, where she writes about tasty recipes from the Test Kitchen, must-try food products and tools, and top-tested secrets for home cooking success.
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