Spring meals are my favorite way to shake off the cozy comfort food of winter and dive headfirst into something fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor. There’s just something about a bowl full of seasonal goodness—think crisp veggies, zesty herbs, and bright colors—that feels like a mini celebration of longer days and sunnier vibes. Whether you’re planning a casual weeknight dinner or hosting a brunch that actually impresses, these 24 spring meals are total crowd-pleasers. I’ve rounded up recipes that are equal parts delicious and doable—because spring should feel light, not stressful. Let’s bring the season to your table, one bowl at a time.
This post is about Spring Meals
1. Fontina & Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken
This chicken is basically wearing a designer outfit made of cheese and prosciutto—and yes, it tastes as fancy as it sounds.
2. Baked Sage Chicken Meatballs
These little guys are cozy, herby, and taste like they’ve been hugged by an Italian grandma (without the guilt of frying).
3. Baked Prawns with Lemon and Feta
Tangy, salty, and zesty—these prawns are basically your taste buds’ version of a beach vacation in Greece.
4. Skirt Steak with Avocado Chimichurri
Bold, juicy, and topped with a green sauce that could double as skincare—this is steak, but make it springy.
5. Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken
Toss it, roast it, forget it. This one-pan wonder is so good, you’ll feel like a weeknight dinner superhero.
6. Greek Inspired Chicken Salad
Packed with olives, feta, and “I want more” energy, this salad is your passport to Santorini—minus the plane ticket.
7. Garlic Butter Cashew Chicken
Savory, nutty, and just the right amount of sticky—this is what happens when your takeout cravings meet a healthy-ish glow-up.
8. Shrimp Pasta with Dill Pesto
Light, bright, and herbaceous—this pasta is like a spring garden decided to crash your dinner party.
9. Healthy Asian Chicken Crunch Salad
Crispy, colorful, and full of snap, this salad delivers more crunch than your group chat at 9 a.m.
10. Ricotta Meatballs with Alfredo Sauce
Creamy, dreamy, and absurdly comforting—these meatballs are here to turn your dinner into a main character moment.
11. Radish Cucumber Salad with Chicken
Cool, crisp, and full of attitude—this salad is giving “spa day with a side of protein.”
12. Pesto Chicken, Corn and Avocado Bacon
This combo is basically summer in a bowl—with a little pesto power and a crispy bacon mic drop.
13. Green Shakshuka
Greens, eggs, and glam—this is brunch’s edgy little sister who doesn’t need toast to feel important.
14. One-Pot Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Bright, creamy, and impossibly easy—this pasta is what you’d cook if spring and a cloud had a baby.
15. Green Goddess Pasta Salad
Packed with all the greens and good vibes—this salad is like a face mask for your soul (but edible).
16. Cilantro Lime Chicken
Zingy, zesty, and totally fresh—this chicken is bringing the fiesta to your fork.
17. Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken
Yes, it’s back—because it’s just that good. Tangy, easy, and guaranteed to make your kitchen smell like heaven.
18. Creamy Spring Salmon
Delicate, buttery, and spring-forward—this salmon dish will make you feel like you’re dining at a five-star garden party.
19. Farro Bowl with Herb Yoghurt Sauce
Wholesome, hearty, and herby in the best way—this bowl feels like a reset button you’ll actually look forward to.
20. Chicken Spaghetti With Burrata
Twirl-worthy noodles meet oozy, creamy burrata—and suddenly dinner feels like a rom-com finale.
21. Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad
22. Pesto Chicken Tortellini with Tomatoes
Cheesy pockets of joy, juicy tomatoes, and pesto magic—this dish basically throws its own party in your mouth.
23. Herb Roasted Chicken with Veggies
Simple? Yes. Boring? Never. This roast is rustic-chic, wholesome, and low-key fabulous.
24. Spring Couscous Bowl with Lemon & Feta
This bowl is light, zippy, and packed with flavor—aka, the glow-up your lunchbox’s been waiting for.
