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Here is a collection of spring dinner ideas to make you evening better! From crisp salads to flavorful pastas, let these recipes bring a burst of freshness to your table!
Spring is all about renewing and growth, and that should reflect in what we eat as well. Here you can find a collection of my favorite spring recipes using simple and wholesome ingredients. These dishes are simple to make and capture the freshness of the ingredients very well.
How To Add Spring Flavors To Your Meals
- Use fresh herbs: Spring is all about fresh flavors, Add more fresh herbs such as basil, mint parsley, green onion, chives and cilantro for flavor and a pop of color.
- Seasonal ingredients: Use more asparagus, peas and other spring produce in your dishes.
- Bring in the citrus: Finish the dishes such as salads and grilled meat with a drizzle of freshly squeezed lemon juice for bright flavor.
Spring Dinner Ideas You Should Try
Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas Al Ajillo)
Spanish Garlic Shrimp
Gambas al ajillo, also known as garlic shrimp, is a classic Spanish tapa that's ready in 10 minutes. Delicious shrimp cooked in olive oil with a lot of garlic, it can’t get any better!
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Mediterranean Pasta With Artichokes And Olives
Mediterranean Pasta With Artichokes And Olives
This Mediterranean pasta is simple and boasts a lot of flavor thanks to olives and artichokes. Ready in 30 minutes, the pasta is tossed in a cherry tomato sauce cooked with garlic and olive oil, making it creamy and so delicious.
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Lebanese Hashweh (Arabic Ground Beef and Rice)
If you're a fan of delicious one-pot meals, this recipe is made for you! Hashweh is a Middle Eastern rice dish made with ground beef and rice perfectly seasoned with warm spices.
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Ensalada Rusa (Rusian Salad – Olivier Salad)
Here's an easy recipe for ensalada rusa – or, as many call it, Russian salad or Olivier salad. This creamy potato salad is full of vegetables and tastes great. Follow along to learn more about this popular salad and its variations.
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Best Chicken Kofta Recipe
Easy juicy chicken kofta made with chicken breast, herbs and spices. It's perfect for dinner with various sides such as green salad or rice.
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Best Salmon Marinade Mediterranean Style
Best Salmon Marinade Mediterranean Style
This salmon marinade features bright flavors and doesn't require a long list of ingredients. You can use this marinade for baked or grilled salmon.
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Spanakorizo Greek Spinach Recipe
Spanakorizo Greek Spinach Rice Recipe
Spanakorizo is a classic Greek spinach rice that's easy and comforting. You only need a few ingredients to make this delicious spinach rice recipe.
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Quick Caprese Chicken Recipe
Here's an easy caprese chicken recipe that's ready in only 30 minutes. Made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and pesto, this is a delicious easy weeknight dinner.
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Mediterranean Baked Dijon Salmon Recipe
Ready in 25 minutes, this Dijon salmon recipe is a family favorite. Tender salmon is topped with dijon and herbs, making it super delicious!
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Albaloo Polo Persian Sour Cherry Rice
Albaloo Polo (Persian Sour Cherry Rice)
Albaloo polo is a traditional Persian rice dish with sweet and sour flavors. The vibrant color and bright flavors of this dish come from the sour cherries mixed with rice and topped with saffron rice, pistachios and almonds
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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Ready in 20 minutes, spaghetti aglio e olio is a classic Italian pasta dish that only requires a few ingredients. It's one of those inexpensive weeknight meals that proves that simple can be delicious!
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Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)
Fasolakia is a Greek green bean recipe that proves that green beans need not be bland. Tender green beans braised in olive oil and tomato make this a mouthwatering vegetarian and gluten free main or side dish.
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Kuku Sabzi Persian Herb Frittata
Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
Kuku sabzi is a classic Persian herb frittata that's easy and delicious. This dish is made with lots of herbs, making it the perfect addition to your rotation.
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Easy Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe
Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe
Grilled lamb chops are tender and delicious thanks to a tasty marinade. Learn how grill lamb chops that are incredibly juicy and flavorful!
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Grilled Halibut With Spicy Mango Salsa
Grilled Alaska Halibut with Spicy Mango Salsa
Ready in 30 minutes, this grilled halibut with spicy mango salsa is a great option for weeknight dinners. It's delicious and so simple to make, you will keep making it over and over again!
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Grilled Caprese Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Grilled Caprese Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Grilled caprese stuffed zucchini boats are easy and delicious. Learn to fill zucchinis with pesto, cheese and tomatoes to make the perfect dish.
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Spring Recipe Ideas
Here is a collection of spring dinner ideas to make you evening better! From crisp salads to flavorful pastas, let these recipes bring a burst of freshness to your table!
Ingredients
- Check out each recipe for the complete list of ingredients
Instructions
- Check out each recipe for step-by-step instructions.
- You can leave out the meat in many of these recipes to make them vegetarian.
- Many of these recipes can be prepare in advance, please read each recipe for details.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can also freeze many of these dishes, details are mentioned in each recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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These are exactly the kind of recipes I needed to shake up our dinner menu. The halibut will be the first we try. Thank you!!!
I’ve been pulling recipes from this list for my grocery list this week. Last night, I made the Caprese Stuffed Zucchini Boats, and they were so good! I can’t wait to make the rest of these recipes!!
I love the pasta with olives and artichoke. Kalamata olives are one of my favourite ingredients.
What a great roundup of recipes! These all look so fresh and delicious; definitely adding these to my dinner line up for the week; these are too good to pass up, indeed!
Love this collection of fresh seasonal recipes! Perfect as we transition to Spring!