{"id":2658,"date":"2026-03-06T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wiki-living.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/06\/30-light-and-bright-spring-dinner-recipes\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T15:24:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T22:24:52","slug":"30-light-and-bright-spring-dinner-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wiki-living.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/06\/30-light-and-bright-spring-dinner-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"30 light and bright spring dinner recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"


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My all-time favorite recipes for spring dinners – light salads, fresh sandwiches for the crowd, herby sauces, and weeknight surprises.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Spring is in the air – I can feel it! My dinner menus gradually changed from drinks and stews to salads and colorful dishes.<\/p>\n

This is all the list you need as we move into warm, sunny weather! \u2600\ufe0f Some of my all-time favorite spring dinner recipes are here \u2013 light salads, easy sandwiches for a crowd, herby sauces and dressings, and lots of weeknight surprises (because spring is BUSY, too!).<\/p>\n

I hope you find a new dinner favorite!<\/p>\n

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Spring Dinner Recipes<\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\tRoasted Peanut Kale Salad\t\t<\/h2>\n

OOOH BABY, this salad is so good! Crunchy kale and cabbage, fresh herbs and fresno peppers, chopped peanuts, and a perfect roasted nut vinaigrette that goes into all the salad dressings and dressings. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tSun-Dried Tomato Focaccia Turkey Sandwich\t\t<\/h2>\n

Sun-dried tomato focaccia is piled high with pesto mayo, turkey, honey tomato slices, and greens. This sandwich is beauty and a way of life!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tSpring Roll Dishes with Sweet Garlic Lime Sauce\t\t<\/h2>\n

Spring Roll Dishes – basil, mint, rice noodles, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and whatever other protein and veggies you have! Easy to make without meat!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tSalmon Tacos with Mango Corn Salsa\t\t<\/h2>\n

Super easy salmon tacos loaded with mango, sweet corn, and cucumber salsa!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tAvocado Mojo Bowls with Sweet Potatoes and Chicken\t\t<\/h2>\n

We are living our best bowl life this week. Savory sweet potato wedges and chicken meatballs or rotisserie chicken all piled on a plate with a small puddle of punchy green avocado mojo sauce. Yes, wow, repeat.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tMiso Crunch Salad\t\t<\/h2>\n

Shredded cabbage and kale, shrimp, avocado, cilantro and chili-flavored peanuts, and a delicious miso dressing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tCilantro Orange Chicken with Rice and Beans\t\t<\/h2>\n

This Golden Cilantro Orange Chicken is super flavorful, crispy golden brown, and finger licking good! Served with rice, beans, and a quick homemade pineapple salsa.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tGinger Chicken Meatball Sandos\t\t<\/h2>\n

Golden brown chicken meatballs are tossed together with fixings like cucumbers, shallots, kewpie mayo, mint, crispy chili, and fresh cilantro to make the ultimate chicken sando!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tLiz’s Bistro Salad\t\t<\/h2>\n

Crunchy, light, bright, and very clean. This French-inspired bistro salad is the perfect star as a side for almost any dinner. Tender vegetables, fresh herbs, pickled onions and a light vinaigrette on top. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tChipotle Orange Shrimp and Cilantro Rice\t\t<\/h2>\n

Chipotle Orange Shrimp and Cilantro Rice! Tender shrimp in a creamy creamy sauce piled high on cilantro-flecked rice with a side of pickled cucumber. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tHarissa Meatballs with Crumbled Feta\t\t<\/h2>\n

These Harissa Meatballs with Whipped Feta are perfect for an easy SOS dinner! Store bought meatballs, bell peppers, zucchini, harissa, and whipped feta all in one bowl. YUMMY!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tChicken Lettuce Wraps with Lime Drench\t\t<\/h2>\n

This lettuce wrap is a SUMMER DREAM. Mountains of shredded chicken, fluffy quinoa, and\/or rice for extra satisfaction, and garlicky gingery vegetables saut\u00e9ed in lettuce leaves in clarified butter.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tElote-style quinoa salad\t\t<\/h2>\n

Elote Quinoa Salad made with easy-rising peppers, sweet corn, homemade dressing, cotija cheese, lime, and spices. Perfect for summer so, so good! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tPesto Shrimp and Parmesan Risotto\t\t<\/h2>\n

Tender, juicy, garlicky shrimp marinated in a light pesto sauce and piled on a creamy Parmesan risotto with tomatoes and herbs sprinkled throughout. Wow wow! Dip now! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tGarlic Cream Bucatini with Peas and Asparagus\t\t<\/h2>\n

This is truly an amazing gem! Bucatini noodles in a creamy sauce infused with garlic and surrounded by buttery pieces of asparagus and peas. GOOD! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tSpring salmon with creamy leeks, potatoes, and asparagus\t\t<\/h2>\n

We bring you a plate of sunshine for dinner! Crisp golden salmon is perfectly paired alongside oven-roasted asparagus and a buttery, rich, creamy leek sauce piled on crispy potatoes. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tRed Chile Chicken Tacos with Creamy Corn\t\t<\/h2>\n

These Red Chile Tacos are always on our minds! Lightly fried corn tortillas are topped with tender chicken and red pinto cheese stuffed beans, piles of creamy corn salsa, and homemade pickled red onions. YUM! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tOliver’s salad\t\t<\/h2>\n

We bring you a delicious salad inspired by Oliver’s restaurant in Minnesota. Tender salmon, sweet peppers and garlic, chunks of avocado butter, roasted corn, bacon, and a drizzle of homemade smoky ranch dressing. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t5 Ingredient Chicken Lemon and Asparagus\t\t<\/h2>\n

Juicy, pan-fried chicken with the flavor of lemon zest and the mild bite of asparagus and honey butter sauce. A light and fresh 5-ingredient dinner on the table in 20 minutes! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tYummy Salmon Burgers with Slaw\t\t<\/h2>\n

These salmon burgers are the YUMMIEST! and it’s made with just five ingredients. Best for a quick + high protein lunch or dinner.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tEasy Crockpot Carnitas\t\t<\/h2>\n

These crockpot carnitas are easy and simple enough that anyone can make them! Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly browned with a crispy crust.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tCrispy Chicken Cutlets\t\t<\/h2>\n

Hot, crunchy, salty, and begging for sauce! These Crispy Chicken Cutlets are a dinnertime winner.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tChipotle Salmon with Orange Salsa and Aji Verde\t\t<\/h2>\n

Delicious and smoky chipotle salmon topped with fresh orange salsa and creamy aji verde! An easy, delicious, restaurant-grade salmon dinner.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tCrispy Potato Salad\t\t<\/h2>\n

Pickley’s salad, mashed potatoes, and creamy ranch – this mashed potato salad is the perfect summer combo!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tSheet Pan Shrimp and Cauli Rice\t\t<\/h2>\n

This Sheet Pan Shrimp and Cauli Rice is an easy sheet pan dinner! Shrimp, peas, cauliflower rice, spices, and Rosso pesto sauce all come together in one pan for a delicious springy meal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tSpicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad\t\t<\/h2>\n

This Peanut Soba Noodle Salad features red peppers, cabbage, chicken, soba noodles, and a quick homemade spicy peanut sauce. Salads don’t get much sweeter than this.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tRainbow Chicken Salad with Almond Honey Mustard Dressing\t\t<\/h2>\n

Tender chicken, dense grapes and berries, warm lettuce, tangy feta cheese, crunchy almonds, and the real star – almond honey mustard! Eat the rainbow and have fun, friends!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tPineapple Pork with Coconut Rice\t\t<\/h2>\n

Sticky pork, juicy pineapple, fresh herbs, jalape\u00f1o, and crispy onions all served on a bed of fluffy coconut rice. GOOD!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tAmazing Mushroom Bowls with Kale Pesto\t\t<\/h2>\n

Amazing Mushroom Dishes with Kale Pesto! Smoky, sweet, salty mushrooms (or temeh!), caramelized pineapple, chili, and a dollop of kale pesto, all served over rice.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\tThe Best Chicken Tingas Tacos\t\t<\/h2>\n

These Chicken Tinga Tacos are SO GOOD! Saucy, spicy, real food that’s perfect.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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My Three Favorite Spring Baking Recipes<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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