Our Spring Shopping List: What’s Fresh and Flavorful This Season

Choosing produce that’s in season isn’t just about taste. It changes your entire cooking experience.

Fruits and vegetables that are harvested at their peak are naturally more flavorful, sweeter and crisper. Fresh-picked produce also retains more nutrients compared to produce picked early for long-distance shipping. By eating with the seasons, you’re more likely to support local farmers all while adding more natural variety to your everyday meals. Shopping seasonally inspires fresh dishes that feel different month to month. 

Spring produce, in particular, pairs especially well with seafood. Whether you’re making a chilled grain salad, a lemony pasta, or a vibrant veggie wrap, tuna can be folded in without changing the overall tone of the recipe. It enhances what’s already there instead of overpowering it, bringing richness and depth that ties everything together. 

What to Add to Your Cart This Spring

Here are some standout ingredients you’ll see this season and how to use them.

1. Leafy Greens

There’s no better time to stock up on crisp leafy greens than right now. Arugula, kale, spinach, and lettuce are nutrient-dense and offer a clean base for salads, wraps or grain bowls.

How to use them:
Build a veggie-packed salad like our Lemon & Herbes de Provence Tuna, Farro, Red Pepper, and Spinach Salad. The combination of grains, greens, herbs, and our Lemon & Herbes de Provence Yellowfin Tuna make for a refreshing main course.

2. Citrus

Citrus is often associated with winter, but lemons in particular carry beautifully into spring. Both lemon zest and juice can bring different layers to simple dishes. A single squeeze can take a dish from basic to restaurant-level.

How to use it:
Tuna, olive oil, and lemon is a timeless combo found across coastal cuisines. Recipes like our Tagliatelle with Lemon & Tuna or Tuna White Bean Herb Salad are perfect examples of how a little lemon can go a long way. 

3. Avocado

In places like California, avocados are fresher, more flavorful, and often cheaper in the spring. They’re super versatile thanks to their creamy texture so they work well in savory dishes, light meals, or even blended into dressings.

How to use it:
During the spring season, you’ll regularly find us making our Mediterranean-inspired Tuna Salad Stuffed Avocados—bright tuna salad mashed with avocado and pesto, then piled into avocado halves for a creamy, high-protein lunch.

4. Asparagus

One of the most recognizable signs of spring is asparagus. It’s tender, slightly grassy, and works well roasted, grilled, or shaved into salads.

How to use it:
Pair it with eggs and our Premium Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil for an elegant brunch-friendly dish like our Tuna Asparagus Quiche with Sun Dried Tomatoes. Perfect for your spring celebrations, this type of recipe captures the essence of the season with bright, tangy accents layered into a light, savory filling. 

5. Artichokes

Artichokes show up in abundance this time of year, offering a subtle, nutty flavor that really shines in al fresco dining.

How to use it:
Try incorporating artichokes into a pasta dish like our Yellowfin Tuna & Artichoke Pasta, where they bring balance to the lemon and herbs. They’re a natural fit for spring recipes, especially when you’re craving something comforting but not overly rich.

Other fresh spring favorites:

• Beets
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Radishes

Bringing It All Together

Spring shopping is less about overhauling your entire routine and more about letting the season be your guide—a bunch of asparagus instead of broccoli, fresh herbs instead of dried, and always having a lemon handy.

When paired with high-quality tuna, these ingredients create simple, well-balanced meals that feel aligned with the season and leave plenty of room to get creative.

As you plan your next grocery run, let the season lead. The result is a cart and dinner table that feel fresh and inspiring.