20 Recipes to Welcome Spring

Spring is finally here—bringing longer days, a little more sunshine, and a burst of colour as nature wakes up again.

After months of cosy, comforting meals, we’re leaning into recipes that feel lighter and brighter, while still being deeply satisfying. Think crisp asparagus, sweet peas, peppery rocket, crunchy spring onions and tender artichokes—fresh seasonal produce that speaks for itself.

We’re talking velvety pea and mint soup, potato salads tossed with zesty dressings and fresh herbs, and roasted asparagus brought to life with a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of olive oil. Spring cooking is beautifully simple—no fuss, no endless ingredient lists. Just quick, nourishing meals that look as vibrant as they make you feel.

To help you make the most of the season, we’ve rounded up our favourite spring recipes below.

The Ultimate Spring Salad
Sides
45 mins

The Ultimate Spring Salad

An Italian twist on the potato salad with sun-dried tomatoes and basil, this recipe is a great way to use up any leftover roast potatoes — they add a satisfying crunch to this simple salad.

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Spring Asparagus, New Potato & Radish Salad
Mains
30 mins

Spring Asparagus, New Potato & Radish Salad

Looking for something nourishing, colourful and packed with refreshing flavours? This beautiful spring salad is exactly what you need. With fresh asparagus, creamy new potatoes, crisp radishes, crunchy green beans and a creamy mustard tahini dressing, it’s light, delicious and brimming with goodness. Perfect as a light meal or as part of a delicious salad spread for picnics, BBQs and summer suppers.

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Roasted Spring Vegetable Soup
Mains
10 mins

Roasted Spring Vegetable Soup

We love this springtime soup as it’s fresh and vibrant and the perfect way to use up any leftover roasted vegetables. The addition of cannellini beans and coconut yoghurt gives it a delicious creamy texture. And the nori doesn't just add a savoury punch, but it’s also a great source of iodine, which ensures proper thyroid function. For a subtle kick, don’t miss out on the sprinkling of chilli flakes before serving.

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Quinoa, Asparagus & Green Bean Salad
Mains
15 mins

Quinoa, Asparagus & Green Bean Salad

This simple salad is perfect for warm summer days. The fluffy quinoa is delicious with lemon juice and miso paste mixed through; the greens add texture and the roasted almonds provide crunch. We love to serve this with a side of creamy hummus or sliced avocado.

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Creamy Super Green Salad
Sides
35 mins

Creamy Super Green Salad

This creamy salad is the perfect recipe for spring. The dressing, based on our beloved classic magic salad dressing, is boosted with spinach for a bright colour and goes brilliantly with the crispy croutons, crunchy seeds, chunks of potatoes, green veggies and fresh leaves.

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Spring Onion Pancake With Miso-Glazed Aubergine
Mains
30 mins

Spring Onion Pancake With Miso-Glazed Aubergine

This dish is one you will likely keep in your repertoire. It comes together in just 30 minutes but feels special enough for the weekend or even for entertaining friends. The aubergine is vibrant and dressed in an irresistible miso-based glaze. And the pancake is not just delicious, but because it’s made with gram flour it packs the meal with protein.

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Courgette & Herb Fritters
Mains
20 mins

Courgette & Herb Fritters

These are a go-to recipe on busy days. The mint, parsley, spring onions and garlic give the courgettes lots of flavour, and the gram (chickpea) flour adds great plant protein too.

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Asparagus, Potato & Avocado Salad
Mains
25 mins

Asparagus, Potato & Avocado Salad

This is our staple spring salad when the weather gets warmer and asparagus comes into season. We love the combination of potatoes and asparagus, especially when they’re tossed with rocket, as you get that distinctive peppery flavour in each bite. It's ideal served with a big bowl of creamy hummus for an easy lunch.

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Pea, Asparagus & Pistachio Pasta
Mains
15 mins

Pea, Asparagus & Pistachio Pasta

No time to cook? Make this vibrant pasta dish with peas, asparagus, pistachios and rocket. Quick, easy and brimming with flavour, it will be on the table in just 15 minutes.

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Zesty Green Galette With Asparagus & Lemon
Mains
60 mins

Zesty Green Galette With Asparagus & Lemon

Celebrate spring with our zesty green galette made with roasted asparagus, lemon zest, crunchy pine nuts and fragrant basil pesto baked on simple, homemade pastry. Whether you're hosting a brunch or looking for a vibrant dinner recipe, this galette is sure to impress.

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Crispy Sage, Garlic & Courgette Pasta
Mains
20 mins

Crispy Sage, Garlic & Courgette Pasta

With crispy sage, loads of garlic, a little lemon and a spoonful of creamy coconut yoghurt, this veggie-packed pasta is full of flavour. It’s quick, easy and healthy — ideal for a simple midweek supper.

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Super Greens Risotto
Mains
45 mins

Super Greens Risotto

This super greens risotto tastes deliciously fresh and is packed full of so much goodness thanks to the mix of peas, courgette, celery and asparagus. If you don't have all of the veggies on the list, you can easily mix through any other roasted veg you have at home - broccoli, spinach and edamame beans would also work great.

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Creamy Mushroom & Butter Bean Traybake
Mains
60 mins

Creamy Mushroom & Butter Bean Traybake

The different textures are what really make this traybake a hit. Sweet tender squash, golden roasted mushrooms and butter beans mixed with kale and crunchy walnuts, all stirred through with a deliciously creamy Caesar-type dressing made with oozy roasted garlic and cashews.

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Potato, Cavolo Nero & Mushroom Stir-Fry
Mains
30 mins

Potato, Cavolo Nero & Mushroom Stir-Fry

Simple ingredients made super tasty. The crispy golden potatoes with the soft umami mushrooms and sweet cavolo nero, are quick and tasty to rustle up on a busy weekday or for a hearty weekend brunch.

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Roasted Courgette Pesto Pasta
Mains
35 mins

Roasted Courgette Pesto Pasta

This pasta is a great midweek dinner. The roasted courgette, toasted walnuts, basil, garlic and lemon juice make a delicious pesto, and the wilted spinach adds extra veg to the dish. We love to top this with freshly cracked pepper and a sprinkling of chopped walnuts.

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Courgette & Potato Gratin
Mains
90 mins

Courgette & Potato Gratin

Layers of thinly sliced potato and courgette, topped with a creamy white cashew sauce, with mustard, garlic and nutritional yeast; baked until golden and crispy on top — just what you need on a cold evening.

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Pearl Barley Salad & Miso Tahini Dressing
Mains
35 mins

Pearl Barley Salad & Miso Tahini Dressing

This salad is a celebration of spring! It’s packed with nutritious greens and drizzled with a sweet and salty dressing. It’s also super versatile — try adding Puy lentils for an extra protein boost — or switch the pearl barley for wholegrains like quinoa or brown rice. Leftovers work brilliantly for quick work lunches; just make sure you hold back the dressing and add once you’re ready to eat to prevent soggy salad.

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