Are you looking for spring dinner ideas? 
Easy to make, but still flavorful? Something along those lines?
You’re in the right place. After a long, exhausting day, the last thing on your mind is whipping up a meal that takes hours to prepare. Thankfully, spring vegetables can do most of the heavy lifting.
Join Primo Oils and Vinegars as we walk you through ten of the easiest weeknight dinners you can enjoy this spring. Whether you’re looking for light spring meals or protein-packed dishes, we also have something for everyone here.
1. Primo’s Madagascar Cacio e Pepe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Featured Spring Vegetable: Asparagus
Quick, easy, and surprisingly wholesome, this Madagascar Cacio e Pepe recipe turns a few simple ingredients into a dish that you might have ordered from a restaurant.
Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano melts into hot pasta, creating a silky, creamy sauce without the heavy cream. Our Madagascar Peppercorn Olive Oil adds much-needed warmth and subtle heat, giving the dish a kick while keeping it light.
It’s a healthy(-ish) vegetarian weeknight dinner that you can whip up in minutes. Simple and flavorful – perfect for light spring meals.
2. Vegetables de Provence
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Featured Spring Vegetable: Sugar snap peas
Fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor, these Vegetables de Provence are the perfect quick and guilt-free side dish. This makes it a staple pick in our healthy spring dinner ideas.
Crisp peppers, tender squash, sugar snap peas, and mushrooms are sautéed in Herbs de Provence EVOO for a fragrant, savory base.
A splash of Lavender Balsamic adds a subtle floral sweetness that lightly caramelizes as it warms, tying everything together beautifully. Best of all, you can whip up this wholesome vegetarian side dish in just minutes! Or add a protein like chicken or pork for a full meal.
3. Mediterranean Grilled Balsamic Glazed Chicken Salad
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Featured Spring Vegetable: Spinach
Fresh, bold, and protein-packed, this chicken salad recipe is perfect if you’re working out but have little energy to cook a full meal. Smoky grilled chicken is glazed with balsamic, honey, and garlic, creating a sweet and tangy finish that pairs perfectly with the crisp greens.
Juicy tomatoes, cool cucumbers, briny olives, and creamy feta add texture and depth to every bite. It’s surprisingly light and satisfying, yet quick enough for a weeknight!
4. Sally’s Pickled Beets and Radish Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: None!
Featured Spring Vegetable: Radishes
A Primo special and foodie-favorite among our easy spring weeknight dinners. Bright, crisp, and beautifully balanced, Sally’s Pickled Beets and Radish Salad proves healthy doesn’t have to be boring.
Peppery radishes and fresh red-leaf lettuce pair perfectly with Primo’s Pickled Baby Beets for a sweet, tangy bite in every forkful.
A drizzle of our 18-Year-Old Balsamic Condimento adds rich depth, while Tuscan Herb Olive Oil ties it all together with savory warmth. It’s quick, refreshing, and the perfect side – worthy of adding to your quick spring dinner recipes.
5. Olive Oil Braised Spring Vegetables
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Featured Spring Vegetable: Baby carrots
Our personal favorite in our healthy spring dinner ideas list. Light, vibrant, and full of seasonal flavor, these olive oil-braised Spring Vegetables are the perfect healthy spring side. What’s not to love?
Baby potatoes, carrots, fennel, spring onions, and asparagus gently cook in Garlic EVOO until silky and tender, never browned.
A squeeze of fresh lemon brightens every bite, while herbs like dill or thyme add a fresh finish.
It’s simple, wholesome, and effortless. Serve warm, at room temperature, or spooned over rice or quinoa for a more complete and nourishing meal.
If you’d like to try out recipes outside of this spring dinner ideas easy list, we have an earlier spring recipe article featuring a lot more greens. Give them a look!
6. Kentucky Blueberry Bibb Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: None!
Featured Spring Vegetable: Bibb lettuce
Although best enjoyed during summer, our Kentucky Blueberry Bibb Salad recipe can still work for our spring dinner ideas easy list.
Crisp, sweet, and perfectly balanced, our salad is perfect for foodies who want a quick, but still healthy way to whip up a wholesome dinner. Tender Bibb lettuce pairs beautifully with juicy blueberries, creamy goat cheese, and warm toasted pecans for a mix of textures in every forkful.
A simple dressing of Eureka Lemon Olive Oil and Blueberry Balsamic adds bright citrus and subtle sweetness that ties it all together. Light, refreshing, and quick to make, it’s the perfect side for meats like grilled chicken, steak, and even shrimp. However, it’s just as good as a standalone weeknight dish!
7. Primo’s German Potato Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: Chill for at least 2 hours
Featured Spring Vegetable: Green onions
Savory, tangy, and packed with bold flavor, Primo’s German Potato Salad is a fresh twist on a Louisville classic. Tender red potatoes soak up a warm, herbaceous dressing made with Tarragon Balsamic Vinegar and Black Pepper EVOO, while the crispy bacon adds an irresistible crunch.
Unlike creamy mayo-based versions, this vinegar-forward salad is lighter yet deeply satisfying. It’s perfect served warm or at room temperature, making it ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or easy weeknight dinners. It’s simple, yet flavorful – guaranteed to get second helpings.
8. Maple Balsamic Glazed Salmon
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Featured Spring Vegetable: Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, chives)
This salmon recipe is sweet, smoky, and perfectly balanced – perfect if you have people coming over for dinner. Our Maple Balsamic Vinegar blends beautifully with pure maple syrup and garlic, creating a glossy glaze that caramelizes as it cooks.
The result is tender, flaky salmon with rich depth and just the right touch of sweetness. It’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner, yet impressive enough to wow guests. Serve with roasted vegetables or wild rice for a wholesome, flavor-packed meal. Generously garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or dill.
9.Poulet Grand-Mère
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
Featured Spring Vegetable: New potatoes
Poulet Grand-Mère is the weeknight dinner that is on the heavier, but more nourishing side. Perfect for spring nights where you can still feel that winter chill in the air.
A free-range chicken roasts over potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, and onions, soaking up a fragrant blend of white wine and our high-polyphenol Frantoio Verde EVOO.
As it cooks, the olive oil and wine mingle into a rich, savory pan juice perfect for crusty French bread to soak up. It’s hearty, wholesome, and budget-friendly – best served over pasta, rice, or quinoa for a complete, satisfying meal.
If you’d love to cook more dishes like this, we have a dedicated recipe list for weeknight meals that take longer to cook, but are worth the prep time. We recommend you take a look!
10. Pizza with Figs, Prosciutto, Carmelized Onions, Fig Balsamic and Arugula
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Featured Spring Vegetable: Arugula
Among our quick spring dinner recipes, this is the perfect meal for those “wine nights”.
Sweet, savory, and perfectly balanced, this fig and prosciutto pizza feels gourmet with half the effort. Creamy Gorgonzola melts into a crisp, golden crust while the caramelized onions and fresh figs add much-needed natural sweetness.
A drizzle of Fig Balsamic brings a tangy depth to it. And thin ribbons of prosciutto add an irresistible salty bite. Best finished with a fresh arugula salad on top. Perfect as an appetizer, but just as good as an inclusion on our spring dinner ideas easy list!
We hope you’ll get the chance to enjoy these foodie favorites at your next weeknight dinner. If you’re looking for more inspiration beyond spring-themed dishes, be sure to browse our extensive recipe page anytime.
As always, to your health!
