Mother’s Day is just around the corner, with a great opportunity to host a brunch or women’s gathering. This Easy Spring Brunch Menu is a great blend of sweet and savory items that are light and substantial enough to feed a crowd.
Last year, I hosted my own birthday party. I turned 40, my son was in school, and I was back near many special friends. So, what better way to make sure some of your favorite people surround you than to host your own gathering? Yes, I know it sounds crazy to plan a party and host it yourself on your special day, but my heart is happiest when I’m loving and serving my people. I had the biggest smile that day, and my heart was so full.
No worries, my boys took me out to dinner, and I didn’t have to clean that up!
Of course, you could choose an option like a traditional Easter dinner, but Mother’s Day is so different. Gather women in your life who mean something to you. Or, use these ideas for a spring bridal or baby shower. Food tastes different when it’s light, colorful, and eaten surrounded by special women.
Spring Brunch Spread
- Meat Salad – Everything Bagel Chicken Salad is my best recommendation
- Pimento Cheese – I have two great options on my blog – Savory and Weight Watcher Friendly
- Bread – pretzels or croissants
- Crackers
- Carrots and ranch or vegetable dip
- Fruit – with or without fruit dip
- Sweet Something – Lightened Up Chocolate Fruit Dip or sweet citrus muffins
- Light Beverages – Sparkling Water, fruit water, flavored iced tea like Raspberry Hibiscus
As you think about planning a menu, I challenge you to follow the Hostess with the McMostess mindset on these types of things, where you have a wide variety of allergies, food preferences, and appetites, and making sure your people get fed!
- Protein – meat, cheese, and alternative meats
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- A couple of extras
- Something a little sweet
- Fun drinks
- Have groceries delivered
- Make some, buy some
- Do what you can ahead of time, so its an easy set up before your party
- Set up your layout the night before
- Clean the day before
- Make a list for the morning or right before your party so you don’t forget anything
- Spend time with your guests, laugh and cry while they are there with you
- Have to go containers ready to fill if you want to send things home with guests
- Clean later
Spring Menu Recipes
- Everything Bagel Chicken Salad
- Zero Point (Fruity) Chicken Salad
- Not your Grandma’s Pimento Cheese Spread
- Weight Watcher-Friendly Pimento Cheese Spread
- Garlic Herb Cheeseball
- Summer Caprese Salad
- Chickpea Summer Garden Salad
- Veggie Loaded Pasta Salad
- Cowboy Caviar
- 5 cold spring salads
- Dollar Store Charcuterie Ideas
- Overnight Refrigerator Pickles
- Mexican Fruit Cups
- Lightened-Up Chocolate Chip Fruit Dip
- Cantina Salsa
- Tomato Basil Jam
- Lemon Pudding Pound Cake
- Sweet Citrus Muffins
Many of these same menu items are helpful if you find yourself throwing a Graduation Party or Reception this year.
