These fresh spring dinner ideas are perfect for busy weeknights.
Say goodbye to frigid winter days and welcome warmer weather with meals packed with seasonal produce.
It’s everything you love in the dinner you never expected.
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Grilled Salmon and Leeks with Rosemary-Mustard Butter
Fire up the grill!
Skip the stove top and enjoy the spring weather whilegrilling salmonand leeks for dinner.
While thechicken breast tenderscook on the stove, prepare your bed of cucumber ribbons and tomato slices.
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Creamy Spring Vegetables and Smoked Trout
Carrots, peas, watercress.
This dish just screams spring!
Light and creamy, thisquick fish dinneris a fresh choice for a busy evening.
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Not a fan of trout?
Swap in salmon or tuna.
Chicken and Vegetable Saute
Take advantage of seasonal veggies in this clean-out-the-fridge easy spring meal.
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Even picky eaters will love thisAsian-inspired noodle bowlseasoned with fresh ginger and soy sauce.
Try serving this soup alongside a big chunk of crusty bread and afresh saladto complete your spring dinner.
Utilize the vibrant tart veggie in this quick spring meal.
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Use a high-quality Parmesan to amp up the nutty, cheesy flavor of the dish.
The secret to its quick, authentic flavor?
Beat a few drops ofsoy sauceinto the eggs before frying!
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Tuna and Fruit Salsa
Take advantage of quick-cooking tuna steaks for this simple spring meal.
Chicken with Basil Sauce and Cucumber-Radish Salad
Radishesare at their prime in the springtime.
Enjoy them tossed into this salad with cucumbers and broccoli sprouts.
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Serve with chicken and creamy basil sauce for a fresh spring meal.
We used whole wheat couscous to add nutrients to this healthy spring dinner.
Gazpacho Verde
This vibrant, creamy gazpacho is the perfect addition to your easy spring dinner menu.
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Spring greens such as spinach, celery, cucumber, and avocado all come to the chilled soup party.
Bahn Mi Noodle Bowl
Feast your eyes (and stomach) on this gorgeous noodle bowl.
The easy spring dinner packs the flavors of theVietnamese sandwichin an irresistible slurpable form.
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Bonus: It’s a paleo-friendly recipe to add to your list.
This vegetariantwist on classic carbonara pastaswaps in fried mushrooms for the traditional pancetta.
Freshly shelled peas add subtle sweetness to this rich pasta recipe.
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Finish the dish with a sprinkle of cheese and sliced pea pods.
Chicken and Lemon-Broccoli Alfredo
Light Alfredo pasta sauce dresses up simple stove-top chicken and mushrooms.
Broccoli cooked with fresh slices of lemon makes an easy (and healthy) addition.
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The whole family will crave this easy springskillet dinner.
Gingered Beef and Broccoli Salad Bowl
No need to reach for the takeout menu tonight.
This beef andbroccoli dishis just as quickand with fresh veggies, it’s a whole lot healthier.
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Bottled ginger vinaigrette makes a simple and delicious sauce.
Serve with lemon slices and crusty bread to complete the easy spring meal.
It’s a hearty meatless meal with a Tex-Mex twist.
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Chili powder adds a touch of heat to the sour cream topping.
Chicken and Asparagus Skillet Supper
This gorgeous five-ingredient spring dish is a BHG reader favorite.
Asparagus, squash, and green onion add a seasonal touch to this genius chicken-and-bacon combo.
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The homemade ranch dressing is made with fat-free Greek yogurt to reduce calories.
Mustard-Glazed Pork Chops
Fancy-looking spring dinners like this don’t need to take all day.
The 25-minutepork choprecipe features a spicy-sweet sauce of apricot preserves and Dijon mustard.
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Round it out with roasted sweet potatoes.
Every bite will have the whole family saying “yum!”
Instead of regular mayonnaise, we have a quick recipe to make your Paleo version withavocadoor walnut oil.
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Citrus Salsa Salmon
Get all the happy spring energy from this gorgeous meal!
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