Spring is the perfect time to enjoy fresh ingredients and lighter meals. With busy weeknights, it can be a challenge to whip up something quick and satisfying. Here are 25 easy dinner ideas that will help you make the most of the season without spending hours in the kitchen.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
This dish is simple to make. Just place chicken thighs and vegetables on a sheet pan, bake them, and you have a delicious dinner with tender chicken and flavorful roasted veggies.
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
This pasta dish is incredibly easy to prepare. It's perfect for spring evenings when you want something quick and satisfying.
Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts
This 15-minute Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts is a quick and easy dish that packs a lot of flavor. It's great on its own, but adding some mozzarella or burrata cheese takes it to the next level.
Ham Fried Rice
Ham Fried Rice is a quick and tasty meal that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's a great way to use up leftover ham and goes well with many other dishes.
Lemon Pepper Salmon
This salmon dish is incredibly simple, using just three ingredients. It's perfect for a quick and easy dinner in the spring.
Peruvian Drumsticks
Oven baked drumsticks are soaked in vinegar and seasoned with classic Peruvian spices like smoked paprika and cumin. This is a great dinner option that can be ready in just 30 minutes.
Pesto Cavatappi
Pesto Cavatappi is a delicious version of the popular dish from Noodles & Company. With fresh homemade basil pesto, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone at the table!
Shrimp and Orzo
This 15-minute shrimp and orzo dish is super simple to prepare and really delicious. It's perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Pistachio Pesto Pasta
This dish features soft pasta tossed with a flavorful homemade pistachio pesto, sweet tomatoes, tender artichoke hearts, and fresh greens. It's a great option for a simple spring dinner.
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and tasty dish that combines juicy shrimp with perfectly cooked pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce. This is a great meal for busy nights when you want something delicious without a lot of work.
Salmon Asparagus Pasta Salad
Loaded with fresh asparagus, canned salmon (or fresh!), hard-boiled eggs, and pasta, all tossed together in a creamy lemon dill dressing. This recipe is absolutely delicious, easy to make and sure to become a new spring/summer fave!
Halloumi Pasta Primavera
This vegetarian halloumi pasta is quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes from start to finish, including chopping. It's a fresh and light dish that highlights the flavors of the vegetables without any cream.
Red Pesto Pasta Salad with Veggies
This red pesto pasta is quick to prepare, taking less than 30 minutes with only 15 minutes of hands-on time. It's loaded with veggies and flavor, and you can enjoy it hot or cold, whether you use homemade or store-bought pesto.
Cajun Air Fryer Salmon With Avocado And Cucumber
Cajun Air Fryer Salmon with Avocado and cucumber is ready in under 20 minutes. This is a simple and tasty dinner that's great for busy weeknights.
Zucchini Noodles with Tomatoes & Halloumi
This is a healthy noodle dish packed with flavor from halloumi and cherry tomatoes. It's perfect for a quick and easy spring dinner.
Smoked Salmon & Spinach Pasta
This quick pasta dish is packed with the fresh flavors of smoked salmon and lemon. It's a meal you'll want to make again and again.
Greek Orzo Salad
This dish features orzo pasta cooked just right, mixed with crunchy cucumbers, soft artichoke hearts, filling chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. It's all brought together with a homemade balsamic dressing and finished off with crumbled feta cheese.
Simple Oven Baked Salmon
Oven baked salmon is a quick and easy dish that comes together with just a few ingredients. Using pre-made fish seasoning makes it simple to prepare, perfect for a busy spring dinner.
Pesto Chicken Pasta
This dish transforms simple chicken breasts with delicious basil pesto, rich heavy cream, and zesty balsamic vinegar. It's an easy way to elevate a basic meal and impress your family.
Easy Paella
This paella is a simple dish that everyone will enjoy. Packed with shrimp, chicken, green peas, and bell peppers, it's great for dinner parties and tastes just as good the next day.
Grilled Lemon Basil Chicken
This Lemon Chicken Marinade is quick to whip up using simple and healthy ingredients. Perfect for grilling, pan frying, or baking, it keeps the chicken juicy and full of flavor with olive oil, lemon, and basil.
Salmon Stir-fry
This stir-fry is packed with fresh vegetables and has a bright, citrusy taste that everyone will enjoy. It's perfect on its own or served alongside some rice.
Mediterranean Pizza Pasta Salad
This pizza pasta salad is a fun twist on a classic dish. It's loaded with pepperoni, fresh vegetables, and a simple vinaigrette, and it comes together in just a few minutes.
Sweetheart Cabbage Salad with Gyoza Chickpeas
This sweetheart cabbage salad comes together in just 15 minutes and is perfect for anyone who usually doesn't like salads. Packed with spinach, crunchy cabbage, and tasty chickpeas, it's topped with plenty of Parmesan cheese for a satisfying and healthy meal.
Quinoa Walnut Tacos
These tacos are packed with healthy quinoa and crunchy walnuts, making them a simple and tasty meal. They're perfect for a quick dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy.
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