Colourful Recipes to Mark the Start of Spring

With the spring weather in full flight, it’s the perfect time to switch up the winter dishes and embrace more vibrant meals made with seasonal ingredients. 

From light salads and veggie sides to stir-fries and sharing mains, our selection of spring recipes has something for everyone. 

Not only that, but each dish is enriched with Canadian maple syrup, adding a splash of sweetness to your spring menu.

Maple-Turmeric Orzo and Chicken Salad

Looking for a fresh, vibrant dish that’s both nourishing and quick to make? This maple-infused orzo chicken salad is a delicious, nutrient-packed option.  

Light and versatile, orzo serves as a delicious and filling base and is combined with leftover chicken, fresh spinach, capsicum and parsley.  

What really makes the salad is the vinaigrette – composed of olive oil, lemon juice, turmeric and maple syrup – which adds sweetness and a light tang to the dish. 

Served warm or chilled, the orzo chicken salad is a fantastic option for lunches or quick and easy weeknight dinners.  

Enjoy a larger portion as a standalone main or pair it with some crusty bread for a nourishing meal.

Pan-Fried Maple Salmon

For an easy weeknight dish that’s healthy and delicious, look no further than our maple-glazed salmon. 

The sweet and sticky maple glaze is made with fresh ginger and garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil and pure maple syrup, with red chilli also adding a hit of spice to the mix. 

After marinating the salmon in the maple glaze, the fillets are pan-fried on high heat until crispy along with pak choi and red onions.  

The slight caramelisation of the glaze gives the salmon a glossy finish while the pak choi adds a refreshing, spring-like crunch. 

Serve with a squeeze of lime for a zesty kick and garnish with fresh coriander for a tasty meal that comes together in 30 minutes.

Roasted Red Capsicum, Stuffed with Broccoli and Maple Tabbouleh

Stuffed capsicum dish offers a unique blend of colours, flavours and textures that’s ideal for spring. 

Our vegetarian stuffed capsicum recipe opts for a broccoli and maple tabbouleh filling made with bulgur wheat, pan-fried broccoli, lemon juice, fresh parsley and maple syrup. 

The light crunch of the broccoli perfectly complements the fluffy texture of the bulgur wheat and juicy roasted capsicum. 

Enjoy this dish as a light supper or serve it as a side alongside your favourite spring mains for a wholesome meal.

Spicy Jerk Chicken Burger with Maple Slaw

These jerk chicken burgers make for a delicious meal that the whole family will love – just make sure they’re OK with spice!  

Fresh chilli, garlic and ginger and blended together with coconut cream, lime juice and jerk to make a fresh, flavoursome marinade for the chicken. 

After soaking in the marinade, bone-in chicken thighs are roasted in the oven and basted at intervals with pure maple syrup for added sweetness. 

Served in a toasted brioche bun and paired with a crunchy maple slaw, these spicy chicken burgers and the perfect spring lunch.

Maple Pulled Pork Tacos

Succulent pork shoulder meets the sweet and tangy bite of pickled onions and your usual taco toppings with these delightful pulled pork tacos.  

Slow-cooked in a sweet teriyaki sauce until fall-apart tender, the shredded pork shoulder plays the starring role in these tacos. 

Maple syrup serves as a great addition to the pickle brine, adding an extra splash of sweetness to the red onions. 

Capsicums, sour cream and fresh coriander make up the rest of the toppings, culminating in the ultimate sharing dish.

Spring into season!

Whether you’re looking for lighter, more nutritious meals or fresh flavours that are just coming into season, our recipe range offers plenty of options to inspire your spring menu. 

Hungry for more recipes? Then check out our full range of maple syrup recipes, covering everything from sides and starters to drinks, desserts and main dishes!