Frugal Spring Recipes

Welcome spring with a delicious feast that’s as fresh and vibrant as the season itself without straining your wallet. Today, I’m sharing a collection of frugal spring recipes that will grace your table with all of the flavors of spring without the expenses.

The Best Frugal Recipes for Spring

I love springtime because some fruits and vegetables are finally in season after waiting all winter long for something fresh and good! Here, we have asparagus that grows wild in the ditches and rhubarb that is in abundance during the spring and early summer months.

Today, I’m rounding up some of my favorite frugal spring recipes to celebrate this time of year. These recipes use in-season ingredients and can be made from scratch, just like all of my recipes. I hope these will inspire you to make your spring dinner recipes!

Vegetables and Fruits Available in Spring

Here’s a short list of some of the fresh fruits and vegetables you should be able to find in the spring. These will vary based on location.

• New potatoes
• Green Onions
• Pearl Onions
• Peas
• Radishes
• Spinach
• Rhubarb
• Asparagus
• Spring Greens
• Baby Carrots
• Broccoli
• Cabbage

Spring Recipes

10 Springtime Asparagus Appetizer Recipes

Are you ready for spring and all the delicious and fresh recipes that go with it? Here are some simple recipes for asparagus appetizers to try!

Recipes here

Buttermilk Rhubarb Cake

Have an abundance of rhubarb? Fresh or frozen? Your family is going to love this recipe for Rhubarb Cake with Buttermilk!

Recipe here.

Easy Carrot Cake

Looking for a very easy Carrot Cake recipe that you can make for your family this spring? This simple recipe that follows is something I’ve been making for a quick dessert lately to use up some carrots!

Recipe here.

Fresh Broccoli Salad

This yummy recipe is a simple way to enjoy fresh broccoli instead of overcooked broccoli. It works best with the most tender pieces of broccoli that you can grow or find and makes a great springtime side dish.

Recipe here.

Homemade Strawberry Jam

Later in the spring, you should be able to harvest strawberries or buy them for the lowest price that you will find them all year. Making them into jam is a wonderful way to preserve that flavor for year-round goodness.

Recipe here.

Easy Coleslaw Recipe

Looking for the perfect coleslaw recipe for this summer? Let me show you how to make coleslaw from scratch! It’s so easy, and you only need a few ingredients!

Recipe here.

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

Use this combo of spring fruits to make the most delicious jam! This makes for a great breakfast when used as a toaster-topper in the springtime (or any time of year).

Recipe here.

Herbed Rice Recipe

While this isn’t specifically a springtime recipe, this Herbed Rice makes a great side dish for so many spring vegetables and spring dinner ideas that I had to include it here! Use your favorite herbs in the mix to change it up. Serve topped with your favorite veggies for some kind of springtime stir fry.

Recipe here.

Old Fashioned Lemon Icebox Pie

Lemons are technically in season over the winter in the southern states, but we still view lemon as being a “springtime flavor.” If you have or preserved some fresh lemon juice, you should definitely make this recipe!

Recipe here.

Homemade Dill Dip

Dill starts re-growing pretty early in the year, so this delicious Dill Dip is our favorite in springtime! You can also use dried dill if you don’t have fresh. Use this as a dip with your favorite veggies like celery, carrots, and cucumber slices.

Recipe here.

No matter which of these recipes you decide to make this spring, I hope you enjoy getting a taste of the fresh spring fruits and vegetables after the long winter!

What recipes do you like to make in the springtime?

This post with Frugal Spring Recipes was originally posted on Little House Living in February 2024.