By Kansas Living on March 25, 2026

Squeeze of Spring: 15 Bright Citrus Recipes

Light, vibrant recipes that bring a burst of citrus to your table

After a long winter of hearty meals, it’s time to lighten things up. Citrus flavors bring a fresh, vibrant twist to your kitchen. Add just the right balance of sweet and tangy to every dish because the best way to welcome spring is with a little extra squeeze of sunshine.

1. Raspberry Lemon Loaf 

Whipped it up 

2. Non Alcoholic Paloma 

My Rad Kitchen 

3. Easy 4- Ingredient Key Lime Pie 

The Short Order Cook 

4. Za'atar Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Herbs 

Dana’s Table 

5. Salmon With Citrus 

A Sweet Thyme 

6. Sweet & Zesty Lemon Strawberry Muddy Buddies (Easy 30-Minute Snack!) 

Cozy Family Kitchen 

7. Lemon Shrimp Risotto 

Champagne Tastes 

8. Grapefruit Lavender Mocktail – Easy & Spa‑Inspired 

Mocktail Glow 

9. Orange Popsicles 

maple + mango 

 

10. Lemon Thumbprint Cookies With Lemon Or Raspberry Jam 

Ginger Homemaking 

 

11. Instant Pot Lemon Rice 

Simply Happy Foodie 

 

12. Easy Blood Orange Upside Down Cake 

Join Your Life 

 

13. One-Pan Lemon Chicken Orzo with Asparagus 

Little Nomads Recipes 

 

14. Lemon Blueberry Blondies 

Savor the Spoonful 

15. 5 Surprising Uses for All Those Lemons 

Imperfectly Wabi Sabi