Spring is here! It's time to pair up your favorite seasonal ingredients for delicious recipes that remind us of warmer days.
20 Spring Flavor Combinations You Have to Try
Updated on Jun. 08, 2024
Lavender + Lemon
Hints of lavender and lemon zest in the crust make these treats a favorite. —Judith Hilinski, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
1/20
2/20
Strawberry + Rhubarb
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend gave me this recipe a long time ago. It’s rich and creamy yet refreshing. I make this often in early summer when rhubarb is readily available. —Norma DesRoches, Warwick, Rhode Island
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 217 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
3/20
Spinach + Strawberry
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This strawberry-spinach salad makes a wonderful light summer meal. All of the flavors and colors complement one another very nicely. Farmers here in Washington grow a lot of strawberries, and they’re the sweetest ones I’ve ever tasted. I’m always looking for new and different ways to use them. —Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 127 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 113mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
4/20
Lemon + Blueberry
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Lemon and blueberries make such a fresh and flavorful combination in all kinds of baked goods, especially these biscuits. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 193 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
5/20
Radishes + Tarragon
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Who says radishes only belong in salads? These sautéed radishes are cooked in wine and tarragon, and may just change the way you look at radishes forever. These can be served on their own, or added to your favorite au gratin recipe. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 108 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.
6/20
Mint + Peas
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh mint adds a lively touch to cooked sugar snap peas. It’s also nice on green beans or carrots. —Alice Kaldahl, Ray, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 102 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.
7/20
Garlic + Chives
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Yes, you do want fries with that—especially these crispy, golden fries, full of garlic flavor and just a little bit of heat. —Steve Westphal, Wind Lake, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 200 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
8/20
Blueberry Ice Cream
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 1-3/4 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
The wild blueberries on our property spark recipe ideas. When my daughter and I made this ice cream at a Girl Guide meeting, it was well received. Even today, our 10 children, 19 grandkids and 4 great-grandchildren think it tastes great. —Alma Mosher, Mohannes, New Brunswick
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 226 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
9/20
Radish + Fennel
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This salad tastes even more impressive than it looks. It has an incredible crunch thanks to the cucumbers, radishes and apples. And the finish of fennel fronds adds just the faintest hint of licorice flavor. —William Milton III, Clemson, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 55 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 138mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
10/20
Blueberry + Rhubarb
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When the rhubarb comes in, mix it with blueberries for a rustic and bubbly tart. Offer it to a friend with a warm cup of tea. —Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 290 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
11/20
Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
One taste of this outrageously delicious hot spinach artichoke dip and your guests will not stop eating it until it’s gone. The savory blend of artichokes, spinach and Parmesan cheese is positively addictive! It tastes even better if you make it the night before and chill it in the fridge before baking. —Michelle Krzmarzick, Torrance, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 68 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
12/20
Strawberries + Cream
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This festive strawberry summer treat is one of my mom’s favorites. It wows guests every time yet is simple to make. —Cathy Branciaroli, Wilmington, Delaware
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 267 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
13/20
Lemon + Asparagus
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When it comes to fixing asparagus, I think it’s hard to go wrong. The springy flavors in this easy recipe burst with every bite. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 75 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
14/20
Lavender + Honey
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the scent of lavender, and the edible flowers make this cheesecake one of the most spectacular I’ve tasted. You can use lavender honey in this recipe for extra flavor, but even without it, the lavender is very distinct. —Julie Palmer, Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 322 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 181mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
15/20
Strawberry + Arugula
Total Time
15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The combination of peppery arugula, sweet strawberries and robust feta cheese may sound unusual, but one bite wins over taste buds.—Carala Horne, Meridian, Mississippi
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 106 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
16/20
Apricot + Almond
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These delicate, buttery tarts melt in your mouth. With their jeweled apricot tops, they make a pretty presentation on a holiday cookie tray. —Julie Dunsworth, Oviedo, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 tartlet: 103 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
17/20
Lemon + Basil
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Two of my favorite ingredients, onion and garlic, make lemony herbed potatoes even more delicious. The versatile side dish will complement just about any main course.
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 209 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1 starch.
18/20
Asparagus + Tarragon
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I grow purple asparagus, so I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. Recently, my husband and I discovered how wonderful any color of asparagus tastes when it’s grilled. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 76 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 302mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
19/20
Dill + Lemon
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the classic combination of lemon and fish, and this dish is delicious and easy to throw together at the end of a long day. —Amanda Reed, Nashville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 fillet with 3 tablespoons sauce and 3/4 cup risotto: 815 calories, 54g fat (10g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 1273mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein.
20/20
Chive + Sour Cream
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This savory loaf mildly flavored with chives is delicious when served warm with a meal, soup, salad or stew. It also tastes wonderful toasted the next day for breakfast. —Deborah Plank, West Salem, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 105 calories, 2g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 253mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
