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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    Spring’s Freshest Flavors – 21 Irresistible Recipes You’ll Love

    Published: Mar 7, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    The sun is shining, the farmers’ markets are buzzing, and it’s the perfect time to shake up your mealtime routine with fresh, seasonal flavors! From bright citrus and garden-fresh greens to sweet berries and light, herby dishes, these recipes are all about making the most of spring’s best ingredients. So grab your apron—it’s time to bring a little spring magic to your table!

    Strawberry Spinach Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing

    A bowl of salad with serving spoons to the side.
    Strawberry Spinach Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    This spring salad with poppy seed dressing has strawberries, fresh spinach and romaine along with pickled onions.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Spinach Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing

    Kentucky Benedictine Sandwiches With Cream Cheese And Cucumbers

    Rows of cucumber sandwiches cut into circles.
    Kentucky Benedictine Sandwiches With Cream Cheese And Cucumbers . Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    These Benedictine Tea Sandwiches are a delightful blend of cream cheese and cucumber on soft white bread. Perfectly light, yet so satisfying.
    Get the Recipe: Kentucky Benedictine Sandwiches With Cream Cheese And Cucumbers

    Rich And Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spaghetti

    A black plate holds a serving of pasta mixed with diced tomatoes, herbs, and melted cheese—an inviting choice for easy date night dinners. A vintage-style fork rests on the side atop a gray tray set on a white, hexagon-tiled surface.
    Rich And Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spaghetti. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This delicious chicken mushroom pasta is a blend of tender, juicy chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a mouthwatering tomato-based mushroom sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Rich And Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spaghetti

    Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto

    Delicious pesto pasta salad with fresh basil and cherry tomatoes in a glass bowl.
    Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Easy to make basil pesto pasta salad with bow tie pasta is a flavorful, colorful side that’s great for picnics or cookouts.
    Get the Recipe: Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto

    Greek Cucumber Salad With Lemon Dressing

    Mouthwatering Greek salad featuring crisp cucumbers and a tangy lemon dressing.
    Greek Cucumber Salad With Lemon Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Looking for a quick and flavorful salad recipe? Try our Greek Salad with refreshing cucumbers and zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
    Get the Recipe: Greek Cucumber Salad With Lemon Dressing

    Cold Antipasto Pasta Salad With Pepperoncini Peppers

    A serving bowl of antipasto salad.
    Cold Antipasto Pasta Salad With Pepperoncini Peppers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This irresistible antipasto pasta salad is EASY to make with a simple homemade dressing, an Italian inspired pasta that’s great for Spring and Summer.
    Get the Recipe: Cold Antipasto Pasta Salad With Pepperoncini Peppers

    Ricotta Cheese And Broccoli Pasta

    A large bowl of broccoli pasta with ricotta.
    Ricotta Cheese And Broccoli Pasta. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Ricotta pasta with roasted broccoli makes a perfect quick weeknight dinner. A lighter, but still flavorful, mac and cheese dish.
    Get the Recipe: Ricotta Cheese And Broccoli Pasta

    Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad With Walnuts

    A side dish of pesto pasta next to fresh parsley.
    Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad With Walnuts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy parsley pesto pasta salad with walnuts is a great spring salad and incredibly simple to make for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad With Walnuts

    Roasted Balsamic Asparagus And Mushrooms

    A platter of asparagus with mushrooms next to a container of balsamic vinegar
    Roasted Balsamic Asparagus And Mushrooms. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Balsamic roasted asparagus and mushrooms is a great way to enjoy fresh produce. Roasting brings out so much flavor and it’s quick and EASY.
    Get the Recipe: Roasted Balsamic Asparagus And Mushrooms

    Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone

    Parmesan being added to shrimp and pasta.
    Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy shrimp and spinach pasta with mascarpone is rich and creamy and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone

    Broccoli Salad With Cranberries And A Honey Yogurt Dressing

    A bowl of broccoli salad on a serving tray.
    Broccoli Salad With Cranberries And A Honey Yogurt Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    You’re going to love this healthy broccoli salad served with a yogurt dressing that’s sweetened with honey. An old fashioned salad you’ll love this Spring.
    Get the Recipe: Broccoli Salad With Cranberries And A Honey Yogurt Dressing

    Tender And Juicy Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts

    A slice of a chicken breast with a fork.
    Tender And Juicy Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Lemon Garlic Chicken is an easy oven baked chicken dinner you can put together in 20 minutes or less. Lots of flavor for a weeknight dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Tender And Juicy Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts

    Pasta With Prosciutto And Scallops

    Pasta With Prosciutto And Scallops. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pasta with Crisped Prosciutto, Asparagus and Scallops is fresh and light and comes together in just 20 minutes. You’ll love the light cream sauce flavored with crisped prosciutto, perfect for springtime.
    Get the Recipe: Pasta With Prosciutto And Scallops

    Spring Salad With White Balsamic Maple Dressing

    Spring Salad With White Balsamic Maple Dressing. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This Spring Salad will help you eat your veggies and clean out your fridge. Plus the While Balsamic Maple Dressing is so good!
    Get the Recipe: Spring Salad With White Balsamic Maple Dressing

    Leek And Potato Gratin

    Leek And Potato Gratin. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

    This potato and leek gratin recipe features layers of sliced potatoes and sautéed leeks with garlic and thyme. All topped with melted cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Leek And Potato Gratin

    Green Pea Casserole

    A white bowl filled with a baked casserole featuring green peas, chopped vegetables, a creamy sauce, and a golden breadcrumb topping—perfect for spring recipes.
    Green Pea Casserole. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    Green pea casserole is an old-fashioned Southern side dish with peas, celery, onion, and pimentos in mushroom soup with a breadcrumb topping.
    Get the Recipe: Green Pea Casserole

    Shaved Fennel And Olive Salad With Salmon

    Shaved Fennel And Olive Salad With Salmon. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Crisp slices of fennel are complemented by the salty green olives and crunchy croutons in a fennel and olive salad. Add a salmon fillet for a full meal.
    Get the Recipe: Shaved Fennel And Olive Salad With Salmon

    Butter Roasted Leeks

    Butter Roasted Leeks. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

    Rich and buttery oven roasted leeks recipe with parmesan cheese and crunchy breadcrumb topping. It’s an easy spring side dish.
    Get the Recipe: Butter Roasted Leeks

    Easy English Pea Salad

    Easy English Pea Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This yummy Pea Salad, made with bacon and blue cheese, is the perfect Springtime side dish. Be sure to try this soon!
    Get the Recipe: Easy English Pea Salad

    Original Green Jacket Salad And Dressing

    Original Green Jacket Salad And Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Legendary Green Jacket Salad recipe is a crisp and tangy classic with a signature homemade dressing from the iconic Green Jacket Restaurant!
    Get the Recipe: Original Green Jacket Salad And Dressing

    Salmon Asparagus Strata

    Salmon Asparagus Strata. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Salmon Asparagus Strata: Eggs and cream transforms the bread into a rich custard that partners well with smoked salmon, asparagus and Gruyère cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Salmon Asparagus Strata

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