We’ve had some gorgeous days here in Chicago, followed by 50 degrees and lots of clouds, and I’m still counting down the days to be taking warm walks and hanging out with my boys outside. Summer is almost here, so regardless of the weather, it’s time to celebrate the last of spring with some incredible, seasonal recipes to cook in May!
You’ll find veggie-packed lunches and dinners featuring seasonal produce, plus plenty of delicious breakfasts, snacks, and treats to satisfy every craving.
Grilling season? Is that you?
What’s in season in May?
This month’s spring produce is looking even more colorful, and can easily be swapped for what you have on hand. Hello, berries in everything!
- Avocado
- Blueberries
- Kale
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Peas
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
P.S. did you know we have dedicated ingredient pages? YES! Click any of the produce names above to see all of those recipes, or head to our Recipe Index to filter by even more.
In this round up you’ll find 31 healthy, seasonal recipes to cook for each day in May. They’re perfect for meal prep and even virtual celebrations all month long!
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If you make any of these seasonal spring recipes in May, be sure to leave a comment and let me know how you liked it! You can also share a photo of your creation on Instagram with the hashtag #ambitiouskitchen. Enjoy xoxo!
Breakfast
Incredible Honey Banana Bran Muffins
Perfectly Crispy Roasted Breakfast Potatoes
Good Morning Healthy Maple Blueberry Zucchini Muffins
Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Puff Pastry Quiche
Refreshing Pineapple Kale Smoothie
Brown Butter Strawberry Baked Oatmeal
Nourishing Banana Bread Zucchini Breakfast Cookies (vegan!)
Lunch
Damn Good BLT Pasta Salad with Creamy Jalapeño Cashew Dressing
Avocado Blueberry Quinoa Salad
Spicy Ranch Chopped Chicken Cabbage Salad
Herby Olive Italian Orzo Salad
Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado
My Favorite Spicy Chicken Salad
The Easiest Chopped Greek Chickpea Salad
Dinner
Grilled Tahini Chicken Caesar Sandwiches
Vegan Mango Black Bean Green Rice Burrito Bowls
Sheet Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Veggies
One Pan Tomato Basil Baked Orzo
Damn Good Salmon Taco Bowls For Two
Seriously Good Sweet Potato Cheddar BBQ Chicken Burgers
Baked or Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken (with the best honey mustard marinade!)
Smashed Buffalo Chicken Tacos with Herby Ranch Slaw
Snacks & Treats
Scoopable Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Best Guacamole You’ll Ever Eat
Coconut Key Lime Pie Energy Bites
Roasted Strawberry, Basil & Goat Cheese Crostini
Almond Flour Strawberry Shortcake Cake with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
If you cook any of these seasonal recipes be sure to leave a comment and let me know how you liked it! Snap a photo and share it on Instagram with the hashtag #AmbitiousKitchen or add it to our Facebook group, too. xoxo!
We have just finished eating your Mum’s Peurto Rican Chicken. O.M.G!! Sooo good! Thanks for sharing the recipe. It has me excited for leftovers all week!
YES so happy to hear that! It’s one of my absolute favorite dinners (and makes the BEST leftovers!)
You are right .
great list of ingredients and recipes to focus on, especially beets, since they’re so rarely featured except when sometimes plopped onto the top of a salad
Totally agreed – tons of fun beet recipes to try here!
YES to the peas, the kale, the avocado, the blueberries, and the strawberries! I agree that the colorful plates are the best ones!
Absolutely!
These recipes look amazing and healthy. I need some new ideas and everything looks like
I could make it.
Thanks for such a great article here. I was searching for something like this for quite a long time and at last.
We are a family of five. To keep Kosher, two are pescatarians never quite sure who will be at my table. But your recipes and comments are a lifesaver I can adapt and please and make comfortable whoever shows up and sits down. Thank you for the way you think and plan.
So happy to hear that! Plenty more delicious recipes to come in the coming months 🙂