Quick and Easy Spring Dinner Recipes

Now that spring has officially sprung, it's time to start taking advantage of its bounty. Spice up your home menu this week with one or two of these seasonally inspired dinner recipes.

Grilled Chicken Pita Salad [Sunset]
There's nothing like a crisp, colorful salad to celebrate the arrival of spring. Try this light, delicious chicken pita salad. You can sear chicken breast and shred it or just pull the skin off a rotisserie chicken from the store. Then toss it with a lemon-oil dressing, feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, and asparagus. Add crispy pita chips and arugula.

Tilapia with Green Beans [Food Network]
Have you been craving fresh seafood all winter long? This simple recipe will delight your taste buds. You start by making a simple flour-based mixture with oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper, and then dressing fresh tilapia filets in it. Sear the filets on the stovetop with butter or olive oil, then use the skillet to cook up some green beans with cherry tomatoes.

Roasted Asparagus and Baby Artichokes [Myrecipes.com]
If you're looking for a light and tasty side for dinner, try this combination of asparagus and baby artichokes. Complemented with pine nuts, a spritz of fresh lemon juice and lemon slices, and herbs and spices you probably already have on hand, the simple dish pairs well with meat, chicken, fish, or any other protein you prefer.

Chiffon Cake with Strawberries and Cream [Martha Stewart]
Don't forget about dessert. This decadent creation from Martha Stewart is a solid way to usher in the strawberry season. You'll make everything from scratch, including the cream, and anyone who tastes the sweet treat will immediately know that lots of TLC went into its creation.