77 Easy Spring Dinner Ideas That Are Full of Flavor

Spring has sprung and, along with it, a bounty of fresh produce that’s perfect for family weeknight dinners. Tender spears of asparagus, flavorful artichokes, and stalks of oh-so-versatile rhubarb are all ready and waiting to supplement the cold-weather staples you still have stocked in your kitchen. We couldn’t be more excited about the new season (and new recipes for the rotation!) so we’ve rounded up all our best ideas, starting with this lighter, brighter take on a family favorite: golden-brown chicken cutlets. With a rich, creamy sauce and fresh spring peas, this dish is the perfect representation of the transition from winter to spring.

Spring on a plate, this pasta pairs sweet peas with crispy pancetta, tender noodles, and a bright hit of lemon for a fresh, balanced bite.

Gribiche is a dressing made of hard-boiled eggs and lots of punchy, acidic flavors. All those elements translate to a tasty sauce that takes roasted asparagus to unbelievable new heights—plus nicely balances the richness of a charred steak like London broil. You'll need to set a little time aside for marinating but this easy sheet pan supper comes together quickly once that's done, making it doable on weeknights.

A fresh, spring-inspired pasta, this dish combines sweet peas, vibrant pesto, and tender noodles with a bright hint of lemon for a lively, herb-forward flavor.

Whether you’re vegetarian or simply looking for more meatless meals to add to your weekly rotation, this coconut-crusted tofu is sure to please. It comes together in under an hour and has tons of sweet-and-savory flavor, making it perfect for feeding the family on a busy weeknight.

Enjoy a seasonal twist on your favorite comfort meal. Spinach, artichoke, fennel and roasted red pepper are a delicious stand-in for the classic pizza toppings.

Shaved asparagus adds a bright note to this fast and easy weeknight classic. The thin green ribbons give the creamy fettuccine a perfect pop of color and spring flavor.

This dish is a little piece of spring on your plate! Sweet tender salmon, earthy spring vegetables and plenty of herbs make this the perfect weeknight dinner.

Don't have asparagus on hand? Nancy Fuller recommends adding fresh spinach or artichoke hearts instead.

For a quick and easy dinner that hits all the right notes, whip up Ree’s lemony pasta dish. She incorporates pancetta, cheese and plenty of fresh lemon for a creamy, salty and tangy crowd-pleaser.

The stir-fry sauce in this recipe is simply whisked all together for a umami-forward, subtly sweet weeknight meal. This recipe makes any weeknight meal a no fuss, one skillet meal, showcasing the chicken and asparagus to its fullest.

Fish cooks quickly making it a great choice when you need a speedy weeknight dinner. In this recipe, we’ve dressed up snapper fillets with a simple, citrusy salad – which brightens things up and makes the meal feel perfect for the change of season.

This hearty spring soup is loaded with familiar elements of a traditional minestrone: pancetta, diced vegetables, tiny pasta and a rich chicken broth flavored with Parmesan. For this version, we’ve replaced cannellini beans with lima beans and added asparagus and escarole for a bright, green touch.

Ina's easy breaded chicken is dressed with tossed salad greens and a sprinkling of Parmesan.

You’ve got to love a good shortcut – like this speedy dinner that uses quick-cooking ramen noodle packets to make a dish that’s just as good as your favorite takeout.

Eggs might not be your first thought when you’re planning dinner but they’re a great source of protein and cook up quickly. Win-win!

Store-bought potato gnocchi make this dish a quick weeknight meal. Some Parmesan cheese and lemon zest make the perfect sauce for spring produce.

If spring has you eating fish on Fridays, you're in luck: This recipe comes together so quickly you won't mind making it one bit, even at the end of the workweek.

Don't worry about thawing frozen artichoke hearts for this recipe. You'll simmer them straight from the freezer in water, white wine, lemon and olive oil for 10 minutes until they're tender.

Ree’s super flavorful pasta is the perfect pick when you need to use up all those delicious veggies from the farmer’s market. She combines bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini and tomatoes for a veggie-packed, family-friendly meal.

Use frozen peas to make a bright and easy puree to serve alongside roasted chicken and cauliflower.

Valerie spices up green beans with a red chile paste and balances everything out with a touch of honey.

Rachael says, “Big lumps of crab are the secret to this twist on pasta carbonara. Crab, celery, lemon and sherry create a bright flavor that mixes with rich, creamy yolks, fatty pancetta and sharp cheese.”

Any night can be pizza night. This garlicky seafood pizza is on the table in 30 minutes with the help of refrigerated pizza dough.

Ree’s 30-minute pasta is packed with veggies, including asparagus, bell pepper, peas and broccoli.

Greek yogurt gives this classic pesto recipe a creamy, tangy finish. Top your dish with toasted breadcrumbs for an added crunch.

Make the sides before browning the lamb chops in a cast iron skillet for a meal that's ready in less than an hour.

Use pork chops to prepare this updated take on your favorite chicken dish. To cut down on time, toss broccoli florets into boiling water for the last few minutes of the spaghetti cooking.

One bite of Valerie’s pea soup and you’ll forget all about the canned version. She uses frozen peas to cut down on time, resulting in a soup that’s ready in just 30 minutes.

Keep your chard stems for this one. They add texture to the pasta sauce and have extra antioxidants.

Give simply roasted asparagus a pop of color with a garnish of roasted red peppers, feta cheese and parsley.

Spinach-flavored penne and fresh vegetables turn a classic Greek salad recipe into a weeknight pasta dish in less than 30 minutes.

The best way to eat your veggies this spring? Over tender, savory lo mein noodles! Serve as a vegetarian main or add some shredded, rotisserie chicken for a speedy (and delicious) weeknight dinner.

Toast becomes dinner when you top it with fresh egg salad and a side of bright beets.

You'll find an unexpected umami flavor in this pesto thanks to truffle pecorino cheese, plus a bit of texture from toasted hazelnuts.

A bright and lemony one-pot soup that will cure the rainy-day blues in just about 40 minutes.

A vegetarian riff on paella, this flavorful dish feels hearty and filling thanks to mushrooms and cauliflower.

Cumin-rubbed skirt steak cooks up fast, tender and flavorful in this simple stir-fry.

Salty prosciutto and zesty arugula balance each other perfectly, especially when paired with creamy, cheesy pasta.

Fresh orange, garlic and olive oil make a delicious marinade for flaky fish, which gets even better when served atop protein-packed farro.

Say hello to your new go-to vegetarian dinner. Peas, chickpeas and mint combine to make a perfectly crunchy falafel that’s only improved by a delicious tahini dressing.