5 Clean Spring Recipes to Keep You Healthy this March

One of the best seasonal spring salads is one that's packed with flavourful spring green, crunchy radishes and protein-rich chickpeas. It is a delicious spring clean-eating recipe that is also tasty. Pro tip: Add a tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice for a delicious lemon recipe this spring.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups mixed spring greens (arugula, spinach, watercress)
• ½ cup thinly sliced radishes
• ½ cup spring peas, blanched
• ¼ cup feta or cottage cheese (for a healthy cottage cheese recipe option)
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (lemon recipes spring)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Toss all ingredients together in a bowl.
• Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
• Mix well and serve fresh.

Grilled asparagus recipes are an all-time hit during the spring season. This dish is an easy spring grilling recipe that tastes fresh, is quick and easy to put together and tastes delicious without taking too much effort.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Preheat the grill to medium heat.
• Toss asparagus with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Grill for 3-4 minutes per side until tender.
• Serve warm with an extra squeeze of lemon.

Next up, we have a refreshing spring smoothie recipe that's perfect for any time of the day but especially for breakfast as it consists of the right blend of strawberries, bananas and yoghurt, perfect to get you the kick you need to start your day. It is one of the easiest strawberry recipes for spring and takes the least amount of time and effort - making it perfect for a busy day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• 1 banana
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cup almond milk
• 1 tsp honey (optional)

Directions:

• Blend all ingredients until smooth.
• Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.

If a light spring dessert is what you're looking for, Lemon Ricotta Cake is the perfect spring dessert that's healthy and flavoursome. The ricotta adds the protein while the lemon brings a refreshing zing to the flavour profile, all while keeping it light and fresh.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup honey
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 eggs

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
• Pour into a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
• Let cool and enjoy.

A light yet filling delicious recipe that makes for a perfect healthy spring meal prep is a spring pasta with peas, radishes and any other veggies you like. What we like most about this is that it is a one-pot recipe and there are no rules, you can get as creative with it as you like.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole-wheat pasta
• ½ cup spring peas (spring pea recipes)
• ½ cup sliced radishes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• Fresh basil for garnish

Directions:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions.
• Blanch spring peas and mix with pasta and radishes.
• Drizzle with olive oil and lemon zest.
• Garnish with basil and serve.