20 Spring Recipes for a Crowd

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Spring has officially sprung, although if you’re in the UK, you’d be forgiven for thinking summer’s already on its way. With Britain experiencing unusually mild temperatures for this time of year, and the evenings getting lighter after the clocks going forward this weekend, there’s no need to wait around until summer to throw your first garden party of the year. Pop-up your gazebo, dust off the barbecue, invite your friends over and start prepping some of these seasonal spring recipes for a crowd!

20 quick and easy spring recipes for a crowd

1. Bruschetta-style asparagus appetiser

Spring is the ideal time to gorge on asparagus, as these luscious green spears are at their best throughout April.

These light, savoury bruschetta-style asparagus canapés see asparagus dressed with a balsamic dressing, fresh herbs and seasoning, tossed with pine nuts and balanced atop thinly sliced, crunchy toasted baguette.

2. Asparagus, bacon and Gruyère tart

Another recipe making good use of the abundance of asparagus at this time of year, this asparagus, bacon and Gruyère tart will have your garden party guests making a beeline for the buffet table.

Flaky filo pastry is lined with asparagus spears and bacon, before being sprinkled with grated cheese and baked until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

3. Cheesy spinach and mushroom breakfast casserole

Rich in iron and vitamin C, leafy green spinach is available all year-round, but it’s at its prime from March until June.

Although intended to be enjoyed as a breakfast dish, this cheesy spinach and mushroom casserole is an ideal spring recipe for a crowd.

4. Summer berry pavlova

This summer berry pavlova might’ve been made with warmer months in mind, but berries can often come into season from early spring onwards. Once your guests catch a glimpse of this, I’m sure they won’t mind eating it a few months early!

5. Rhubarb galette

Rhubarb is the quintessential spring vegetable, although it’s often referred to as a fruit because of its tart flavour. Pick up some pretty pink stalks on your next shop and use them to rustle up this ravishing rhubarb galette!

6. Easy keto ‘potato’ salad

Substituting potatoes for fresh, seasonal cauliflower, this easy keto ‘potato’ salad is a low-carb, low-calorie alternative to traditional potato salad. Your health conscious friends will thank you for dishing this up!

7. Mango avocado spring rolls

Also known as Vietnamese or summer rolls, these mango avocado spring rolls are stuffed with tofu, mango, avocado and fresh veg of your choice, and teamed with a nutty almond or peanut sauce for dipping.

Not only do they look extremely aesthetically appealing, they’re also 100% meat- and dairy-free – so your vegan friends can tuck in too!

8. Artichoke and roasted red pepper coleslaw

Spring recipes for a crowd don’t come much better than this artichoke and roasted red pepper coleslaw. An eye-catching alternative to traditional homemade slaw, this is relatively low in fat and calories, as well as being completely gluten-free. What’s not to love?!

9. Spinach mozzarella sticks

Hot, gooey breaded mozzarella sticks always go down a treat at a dinner party but when you add fresh, leafy spinach to the mix, these spinach mozzarella sticks will fly off the buffet table before you’ve even had a chance to taste one for yourself!

10. Creamy coleslaw dressing with barbecue sauce

In a tasty twist on traditional coleslaw, this creamy coleslaw dressing with barbecue sauce, sourced via the Inspire a Creation blog, is infused with aromatic, smoky flavours reminiscent of the slaw served by infamous fried chicken chain, KFC.

Made using seasonal spring cabbage and crunchy carrots, this slaw has a moreish crunchy texture and it’s also packed with nutrients. Win-win!

11. Smoked salmon egg salad sandwiches

No buffet table is complete without a decent spread of sandwiches. As smoked salmon is in its prime right through from spring until summer, these smoked salmon egg salad sandwiches are the ideal choice for a spring garden party.

Smoked salmon slices are layered on rye bread and topped with a gourmet egg salad – take a look at the recipe in the above link for further details.

12. Spinach and kale tikkis

These spinach and kale tikkis are a great way to trick fussy kids into getting their five-a-day, but they’ll go down just as well with adults too! Serve them as an appetiser or snack, or transform them into gourmet veggie burgers by wedging them in between fresh bread buns.

13. Paneer kebabs

A veggie alternative to meat kebabs, these paneer kebab skewers consist of cubes of Indian cottage cheese grilled with marinated veggies until slightly charred.

14. Fresh peas and roasted radishes with burrata

This marvellous medley of fresh peas and roasted radishes with burrata just may be the most Instagrammable dish at your spring garden party. Your guests will be craning over the buffet table to get a decent shot – that’s if they can refrain from digging in straight away!

15. Lemony spinach artichoke dip

This zesty lemony spinach artichoke dip is packed with fresh artichokes and spinach leaves, making for a refreshing, wholesome addition to the buffet table.

Spread it on top of crostinis or just dunk some breadsticks in – either way, you’re bound to love it!

16. 3 simple veggie dips

Sticking with dips for a moment, here are three more simple veggie dips to get those tastebuds tingling. Choose from roasted eggplant, roasted zucchini and chickpeas, or roasted bell peppers and walnuts. I’m dippy with excitement at the thought! 😉

17. Vegan Rainbow Mac Salad

Quick, easy and cheap to make, this vegan rainbow mac salad will go down well with your meat-free mates, although no doubt everyone will be reaching for a taste!

Made using vegan cashew mayo, it’s 100% dairy-free, although you’d never be able to tell from its indulgently creamy texture. As an added bonus, it’s also completely gluten-free!

18. Homemade Quebec maple baked beans

Homemade baked beans taste miles better than canned shop-bought beans, especially when they’re flavoured with maple syrup. Try out this traditional French Canadian recipe for homemade Quebec maple baked beans as a scrumptious side for barbecued meat or veg.

19. Vegan avocado and mango sushi

Sushi is often seen as an unlikely dinner party dish because not everyone is keen on raw fish, but fish-free sushi is a fail-safe option for a light appetiser or meal.

This recipe for avocado and mango sushi is completely vegan. Experiment with different fillings to find out what you like best – you could even survey your guests to find out what fillings they’d enjoy eating!

20. Sparkling strawberry party punch

Besides feeding your guests, you’ll want to ensure they’ve got plenty to drink, too. This sparkling strawberry party punch is the ultimate thirst quencher for a spring garden party and it’s also-alcohol free, so designated drivers can swig as much as they like!

So, there you have it – 20 spring recipes for a crowd, ideal to dish up at a garden party! Don’t forget to pin this post so you can come back to it again and again.

If you like the look of these recipes, why not check out some of these other recipes for a crowd?

• Eggplant and walnut wraps
• Mimosa salad
• Spinach and ricotta pie
• Puerto Rican empanadas
• Nutella and Baileys brownies

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