Farewell comfort foods, and hello, deliciously-fresh produce . . . it’s SPRING TIME.

And could there be a more perfect inclusion in vibrant salads, bowls of goodness, and light sweet treats than crunchy nuts? We don’t think so.

Revitalise your taste buds with our best Spring recipes – all starring flavour-packed nuts, of course!

Embrace SPRING TIME with these five fresh recipes:

Apple, walnut and tuna waldorf salad

With just 10 minutes prep time, this would have to be one of the easiest (not to mention, delicious!) lunches to pull together. It includes earthy, crunchy walnuts – one of the few plant sources of omega-3 fats, which have been shown to help reduce inflammation.

Trying to shift unwanted winter kilos? Add nuts to your meals. Their combination of protein, fibre and healthy fats helps keep you fuller for longer.

Taco bowl with cashew dressing

A must-try scrumptious bowl of goodness! And the easy-to-make creamy cashew dressing tops it off to perfection. The combination of black beans, brown rice and nuts provide a powerful plant-protein boost – plus, cashews are among the best nut sources of iron and zinc. A win:win for vegetarians!

Vietnamese rice noodle salad with almonds

Ditch the boring salad for this colourful creation, full of the season’s best fresh flavours. It’s the perfect way to kick-start healthy habits post-winter. Among all the tasty ingredients are almonds. They are a top nut source of plant protein (with 6g protein/30g handful), to help with satiety.

Chilli and lime roasted nuts

Good mood food. Did you know that nuts contain magnesium and zinc that may help provide a natural pick-me-up? These zesty chilli and lime roasted nuts are packed with flavour – and best of all, are a cinch to make. A tasty way to meet your target 30g handful of nuts a day.

Tip: Nuts are best stored in air-tight packaging in the fridge or freezer. Keep them cold to keep them fresh!

Tofu cheesecake with nut crust

This mouth-watering dessert perfectly pairs a crunchy nut base, with a creamy silken tofu filling (plus the magical flavour combination of chocolate and orange!). Best topped with the widest variety of the season’s sweetest berries as you can get your hands on. One to try this weekend?

Tip: Along with berries, other in-season spring fruits include pineapple, grapefruit, watermelon, mandarin, and lime.