Peas, green and white asparagus, nectarines, radishes, strawberries, spinach or medlars – spring vegetables and fruits provide an excellent base on which to prepare fresh and colorful salads. Vinaigrettes or creamy dressings multiply its flavor. And nuts, salted fish or pickles are an added touch. Let us make the most of the fruits of a generous season that offers almost infinite possibilities.
Lentil salad, white asparagus and pepper vinaigrette
Lentils, white asparagus and pepper vinaigrette. Caterina Barjau
Ingredients
For 4 people.
- 800 grams of cooked lentils
- Between 12 and 16 white asparagus
- 150/<> bell pepper — about <> grams total, can be more than one variety
- Chive
- Virgin olive oil
- Maldon salt or flakes
- Pepper
- Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Salad of peas, green asparagus, ham and poached egg with peppermint oil
Peas, green asparagus, ham and poached egg with peppermint oil. Caterina Barjau
Ingredients
For 4 people
- 800 grams of clean shelled peas
- 20-28 green asparagus —depending on thickness—
- 100 grams of cured ham
- Iberian or recebo
- Four very fresh eggs
- 60 ml virgin olive oil
- Between six and eight mint leaves
- White wine vinegar
- Sherry vinegar (optional)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
Apricot salad, nectarine, Greek yogurt, honey and coconut flakes
Apricot, nectarine, Greek yogurt, honey and coconut flakes. Caterina Barjau
Ingredients
For 4 people
- Four natural Greek yogurts
- Between four and six apricots
- Two or three nectarines
- 30 grams of coconut flakes
- Honey to taste
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Avocado, arugula, radishes and anchovy salad
Avocado, arugula, radishes and anchovies. Caterina Barjau
Ingredients
For 4 people
- Two medium avocados at their point
- Lemon juice to taste
- 100 grams of arugula
- Eight radishes, two shallots
- 16 anchovy fillets
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
Spinach, strawberry, mozzarella and olive vinaigrette salad
Spinach, strawberries, mozzarella and olive vinaigrette. Caterina Barjau
Ingredients
For 4 people
- 400 grams of baby spinach
- 300 grams of strawberries
- One mozzarella of 250 grams (or two of 125)
- 60 grams of olives to taste (we use low salt greens, yeyé or nocellaire type)
- Chive
- Virgin olive oil
- Apple cider vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper