Spring on a Plate: A Festive Spring Dinner Party Menu
Spring is nearing its end but there is still plenty of time to host one final hoorah! In today’s post I will be sharing what I think is the perfect spring dinner party menu. Full of seasonal goodness, this menu is perfect for Mother’s Day, Graduations, and potlucks. This menu is designed for people without dietary restrictions.
Starter
Mediterranean Whipped Lemon Feta Dip and Garden Focaccia
Garden focaccia, with its picturesque toppings and aromatic flavors, is not just a bread; it’s a conversation starter, an art piece, and a delightful appetizer all rolled into one, making it an outstanding choice for dinner parties.
Whipped Feta is creamy, tangy, and slightly salty flavor profile makes it a versatile companion to a wide variety of accompaniments. Spread it on your garden focaccia or pair it with fresh vegetables for dipping.
Host tip: Make the feta dip the night before and store in an air tight container until ready to serve
Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado
A Strawberry Spinach Salad serves as an ideal dish for a spring dinner party for several compelling reasons, each adding a unique touch to the dining experience. The combination of strawberries and spinach captures the essence of spring with its fresh and vibrant flavors. Strawberries, being at their peak during the spring season, offer a sweet and juicy contrast to the earthy tones of fresh spinach. This mix not only pleases the palate but also brings a burst of color to the table, making the dish as visually appealing as it is delicious.
I like to serve a salad course, but you can certainly serve this with the main course.
Host Tip: Prep the greens and make the salad dressing the night before. Day of, add the strawberries and avocado, then toss with dressing right before you serve.
Main
Honey Mustard Chicken and Purple potato salad
Honey mustard chicken paired with purple potato salad emerges as an ideal main dish for a spring dinner party for several reasons, blending taste, presentation, and seasonal appropriateness into a delightful culinary experience. The dish combines the warm, comforting flavors of honey mustard chicken with the fresh, vibrant appeal of purple potato salad, making it a balanced and appealing choice for the season when guests are looking for dishes that are both hearty and refreshing.
Host Tip: Make the potato salad 1 or 2 days before
Dessert
A lemon pistachio cake embodies the essence of spring in every slice, making it the perfect dessert to conclude a spring dinner party. Pistachios add a complementary richness and a subtle earthiness to the cake, grounding the zesty lemon with their nutty depth. Their vibrant green hue offers a visual nod to the burgeoning life outside, evoking images of new leaves and early blooms. This combination of flavors is not just a delight for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, making the cake as beautiful to look at as it is to eat.
Host Tip: Make the cake the day before
I hope your spring soiree is full of joy and celebration. Happy Dining!