Are you tired of the same old weeknight dinner routine (Affiliate Link)? As the weather warms up and fresh produce appears, it's the perfect time to refresh your family's meal plan. But finding recipes that are both delicious and quick enough for busy weeknights can be a challenge. Fear not! We've gathered a fantastic selection of weeknight spring dinner ideas that are not only packed with seasonal goodness but also simple enough to whip up after a long day. No more usual weeknight dinners that are unhealthy. These healthy spring recipes use fresh vegetables and spring produce.
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- What to add to Weeknight Spring Dinner Ideas?
- Spring Dinner Ideas Using Seafood
- GF DF Flounder with Capers and Lime Recipe
- Classic Tuna Sandwich with a twist
- Tuna and Artichoke Tomato Sauce Recipe
- Shrimp Scampi with GF Spaghetti Recipe
- Spring Dinner Ideas Using Chicken Breast
- Lemon and Rosemary Chicken Breast Recipe
- Grilled Dijon Chicken Breast Freezer Meal Recipe
- Quick Chicken Breast Recipe with Vegetables
- Quick Chicken Breast Recipe with Vegetables {dairy free, gluten free}
- Spring Dinner Ideas Using Vegetables
- Chicken Asparagus and Tomatoes Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
- Spinach and Artichoke Mac n Cheese Recipe
- Easy Roasted Vegetables Recipe Your Family Will Love
- Quinoa Rice Bowl with Vegetables Recipe
- Broccoli Sweet Potato Carrot Roasted Vegetables Recipe
- Summer Roasted Vegetables Recipe
- Spring Dinner Ideas Using Salads
- Yummy Curry Chicken Salad Recipe
- The Best Greek Salad Recipe
- Asian Spiral Cucumber Carrot Chickpea Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Black Bean Salad Recipe
- Light Waldorf Chicken Salad on Romaine Lettuce
- Chicken Salad with Walnuts and Cranberry Recipe
- Sauteed Brussel Sprouts and Carrots Warm Salad Recipe
- Spring Dinner Ideas Using Pasta
- How to Make Dairy Free Mac and Beans recipe
- Oyster Mushrooms Swiss Chard and Spaghetti Recipe
- From the Garden - Broccoli Leaves and Spaghetti Recipe
- Mint Parsley Walnut Pesto with Spaghetti Recipe
- One Pot Spaghetti with Mushroom and String Beans Cream Sauce
- Sausage Collard Greens Peppers Pasta Recipe
- Quick Chicken Pasta Dinner Your Family Will Love
- Gluten Free Pasta e Fagioli Recipe
- Gluten Free Pasta Primavera Recipe
- Pasta and Lentil Soup Recipe
- Quick and Easy Pasta Salad Recipe for a Crowd
- Spring Dinner Ideas Using Turkey
- Roasted Turkey Tenders and Squash Recipe
- Keto Style Instant Pot Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe
- Grilled Turkey Breast Keto Style Recipe
- Asian Infused Turkey Burger Recipe
- Turkey Lentil Soup Recipe For The Family
- Turkey, Broccoli and Cauliflower Alfredo Recipe
- Quick Leftover Turkey Recipe
- Easy Turkey Chili Recipe {Freezer Meal, Make Ahead, DF, GF}
- Zucchini Turkey Burger Recipe for a Weeknight Meal
- Mexican Style Turkey Burger
- Spring Dinner Ideas Using Soup
- Chicken Taco Soup Recipe {slow cooker, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free}
- Vegetable Cabbage Bean Soup Recipe
- Turkey Lentil Soup Recipe For The Family
- Chicken Artichoke Soup Recipe
- Keto Style Stracciatella With Kale Soup Recipe
- Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe in a Slow Cooker
- Easy Tuscan Bean Soup Recipe with Baby Greens (vegan, gluten-free)
- Delicious and Easy Escarole and Meatball Soup Recipe {gluten-free}
What to add to Weeknight Spring Dinner Ideas?
Keep in mind that there are specific recipes that work well for spring. You want to look for seasonal ingredients. They should also be lighter dishes—avoid heavy red meat options and increase your dishes with more fresh produce. Add ingredients like lemon juice, fresh herbs, fresh peas, snap peas, lemon zest, fresh mint, fresh basil, sweet peas, crisp asparagus, white wine, green beans, and various spices (Affiliate Link) like jerk spices (Affiliate Link). All of these ingredients are great to use in a perfect weeknight recipe. I have divided the sections below to support these markers.
Spring Dinner Ideas Using Seafood
First, let's start with seafood dishes. Below are dishes that include tuna and shrimp. All of them work well for weeknight dinners. The tuna sandwich is delicious and easy to make. It works well with a side salad. I always make tuna and artichoke tomato sauce (Affiliate Link) pasta dish. The shrimp scampi is my husband's favorite. The flounder dish is super easy to make and cooks up very quickly.
GF DF Flounder with Capers and Lime Recipe
This easy and quick dairy-free and gluten-free recipe is great for weeknight dinner.
Classic Tuna Sandwich with a twist
Easy and great for company Classic Tuna Sandwich with a twist.
Tuna and Artichoke Tomato Sauce Recipe
This is an excellent option to add fish to your pasta dish.
Shrimp Scampi with GF Spaghetti Recipe
Delicious and easy weeknight pasta dinner recipe.
Spring Dinner Ideas Using Chicken Breast
The next set of recipes uses chicken breast. This is a light option for you and your family. Make a little extra, and you can have it for lunch the next day. Some of these dishes below are freezer meals and can marinate while frozen.
Lemon and Rosemary Chicken Breast Recipe
Easy Lemon and Rosemary Chicken Breast Recipe you can make for dinner tonight.
Grilled Dijon Chicken Breast Freezer Meal Recipe
Easy chicken and dijon marinated and placed on the grill.
Quick Chicken Breast Recipe with Vegetables
Easy chicken breast with vegetables in a nonstick skillet.
Quick Chicken Breast Recipe with Vegetables {dairy free, gluten free}
Easy and delicious chicken thigh recipe with pasta.
Spring Dinner Ideas Using Vegetables
The next spring dinner ideas are using vegetables. If you haven't visited my recipes before, you may not be aware, that I do a lot of vegetable recipes. These recipes work great if you want to do a meatless meal. Many of these recipes are sheet pan meals.
Chicken Asparagus and Tomatoes Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
Easy one-pan dish for dinner tonight.
Spinach and Artichoke Mac n Cheese Recipe
A twist on the spinach and artichoke dip but with pasta and cooked in a slow cooker.
Easy Roasted Vegetables Recipe Your Family Will Love
Easy roasted vegetables with butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and carrots.
These have several root vegetables.
Quinoa Rice Bowl with Vegetables Recipe
Great quinoa rice bowl with vegetables.
Broccoli Sweet Potato Carrot Roasted Vegetables Recipe
You can make a special roasted vegetable dish for a vegan dinner or a great side dish for potluck parties or family meals.
Summer Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Great roasted vegetables for summer time hosting.
Spring Dinner Ideas Using Salads
And, of course, we must include our fresh salad recipes for dinner! While I love salad recipes, I make only a few types. Some are chicken salads, too, that I would make for lunch and dinner. My favorite is the Greek salad and the chicken curry recipe. The feta cheese in this salad recipe is fantastic. The pasta salad recipe below is also a great option to make on Sunday for a quick dinner on Monday. It's great at room temperature as well. Check them out below.
Yummy Curry Chicken Salad Recipe
Easy to make chicken salad with a twist. We used rotisserie chicken.
The Best Greek Salad Recipe
Easy and delicious salad recipe to make that is robust in flavor.
Asian Spiral Cucumber Carrot Chickpea Salad
You will need a Spiralizer to make this recipe.
Cucumber Tomato Black Bean Salad Recipe
It is a yummy dish with beans and vegetables. Great for summer easy dinner nights.
Light Waldorf Chicken Salad on Romaine Lettuce
Pick up a rotisserie or have leftover chicken and make this easy lunch or light dinner recipe.
Chicken Salad with Walnuts and Cranberry Recipe
Delicious and crunchy chicken salad with a touch of sweetness.
Sauteed Brussel Sprouts and Carrots Warm Salad Recipe
Delicious brussel sprouts and carrots salad, which is warm and great for a side dish, vegan dish, or a light dinner.
Spring Dinner Ideas Using Pasta
The next set of easy dinner recipes is using pasta. I have a variety of them to choose from. Feel free to check them out. I do make gluten-free versions, but you can substitute your regular pasta for the gluten-free ingredient. These recipes are all comforting meals for your family. The pesto pasta recipe is very refreshing.
How to Make Dairy Free Mac and Beans recipe
Easy vegetarian and high fiber. Using chicken broth makes the elbow pasta more flavorful. Enjoy as a great weeknight dinner.
Oyster Mushrooms Swiss Chard and Spaghetti Recipe
Making oysters or buying them is easy when you want to make a pasta dish. These mushrooms are delicious and robust with chard and spaghetti. Try it today.
From the Garden - Broccoli Leaves and Spaghetti Recipe
If you grow broccoli leaves, you can make this recipe.
Mint Parsley Walnut Pesto with Spaghetti Recipe
Delicious walnut pesto with parsley leaves for spaghetti.
One Pot Spaghetti with Mushroom and String Beans Cream Sauce
An easy one pot dinner for during the week.
Sausage Collard Greens Peppers Pasta Recipe
Quick meal for those days you forget to plan. Easy to make and great for dinner tonight.
Quick Chicken Pasta Dinner Your Family Will Love
Easy quick dinner for tonight.
Gluten Free Pasta e Fagioli Recipe
A delicious and hardy pasta and beans dish -great for dinner.
Gluten Free Pasta Primavera Recipe
Love this pasta primavera recipe with red pepper, carrot, and plum tomatoes.
Pasta and Lentil Soup Recipe
Pasta and lentils are great for a quick comfort food using a stove top dutch oven.
Quick and Easy Pasta Salad Recipe for a Crowd
A cold salad recipe for a crowd.
Spring Dinner Ideas Using Turkey
I am a big fan of turkey; it's a lovely, light protein that helps me relax - great for an afternoon spring dinner idea. Many of these recipes are great for the grill, so you don't even have to mess with a dirty kitchen.
Roasted Turkey Tenders and Squash Recipe
Easy turkey tenders and squash recipe for a roasted quick dinner.
Keto Style Instant Pot Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe
Yummy boneless turkey breast for a delicious Instant Pot Recipe. Great for people who are doing low carb.
Grilled Turkey Breast Keto Style Recipe
Easy and keto-friendly turkey breast dinner meal. Great for weeknight meals.
Asian Infused Turkey Burger Recipe
A yummy and easy turkey burger with gluten-free soy sauce.
Turkey Lentil Soup Recipe For The Family
An easy lentil and turkey soup recipe cooked in a dutch oven for easy weeknight meals and great for leftovers.
Turkey, Broccoli and Cauliflower Alfredo Recipe
This easy pasta dinner dish is perfect for anyone who loves veggies and pasta.
Quick Leftover Turkey Recipe
Let's make a fun lunch with our leftover turkey using pita, zucchini and chipotle rub.
Easy Turkey Chili Recipe {Freezer Meal, Make Ahead, DF, GF}
Easy Easy Turkey Chili Recipe that can easily be frozen for future use.
Zucchini Turkey Burger Recipe for a Weeknight Meal
Easy way to incorporate zucchini in a turkey burger for a balanced meal.
Mexican Style Turkey Burger
Easy turkey burger with a Mexican twist.
Spring Dinner Ideas Using Soup
And, lastly here are some light spring soups that you may like this time of year. Some are meatless and others have chicken in them.
Chicken Taco Soup Recipe {slow cooker, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free}
This delicious and easy Chicken Taco Soup Recipe has a hardy dish with a well-balanced taste.
Vegetable Cabbage Bean Soup Recipe
Easy complete meal recipe for slow cooker you can make tonight.
Turkey Lentil Soup Recipe For The Family
An easy lentil and turkey soup recipe cooked in a dutch oven for easy weeknight meals and great for leftovers.
Chicken Artichoke Soup Recipe
If you are a fan of jarred or canned artichokes in water, you will love this dish.
Keto Style Stracciatella With Kale Soup Recipe
This recipe is a modification of my spinach and Stracciatella recipe. It is very good and hardy and great for a weeknight meal.
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe in a Slow Cooker
You can make an easy soup recipe this morning for dinner tonight.
Easy Tuscan Bean Soup Recipe with Baby Greens (vegan, gluten-free)
This recipe is super hardy and delicious.
Delicious and Easy Escarole and Meatball Soup Recipe {gluten-free}
A Delicious and Easy Escarole and Meatball Soup Recipe that you can make for dinner tonight. It has beans, meatballs (Gluten Free or regular), and escarole for the entire family.
I hope this collection of spring dinner recipes helps you create easy weeknight dinners for you and your family. Many of my recipes may not use dairy, but you can add ingredients like parmesan cheese, other root vegetables, to your version of the family-friendly spring dinner recipes.
Easy Collection recipes to choose from!
