A Taste of Spring: Fresh, Seasonal Recipe to Welcome the Season

Spring is finally here, bringing longer days, blooming flowers, and the return of fresh, vibrant produce. It’s the perfect time to refresh your meals with bright flavors and seasonal ingredients straight from your local farmers market. Whether you’re gathering crisp greens, sweet peas, or fragrant herbs, spring offers an abundance of fresh produce to inspire your kitchen.

At Ambrosia, we love celebrating the season by choosing ingredients at their peak and storing them in our breathable flax linen produce bags, keeping everything fresher for longer. To welcome spring, we’re sharing a simple, delicious recipe that highlights the best of the season.

Spring Pea & Herb Salad with Lemon Dressing

This light and refreshing salad is bursting with flavor and packed with nutrients. It’s a perfect side dish or a simple, healthy lunch to enjoy as the weather warms.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh spring peas (or thawed frozen peas)
• 1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced
• 1 small bunch radishes, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• 1/4 cup toasted almonds or sunflower seeds

Lemon Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine peas, snap peas, radishes, mint, basil, and feta.
2. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
4. Top with toasted almonds or sunflower seeds for extra crunch.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh taste of spring!

Savor the Season

Eating seasonally isn’t just about flavor—it’s about embracing the natural rhythm of the year, supporting local farmers, and making sustainable choices. Just like storing produce in our flax linen bags helps reduce waste, choosing fresh, in-season ingredients keeps your meals simple, nourishing, and delicious.

As spring unfolds, take the time to explore new flavors, visit your local farmers market, and savor the freshness of the season. Here’s to a bright and flavorful spring ahead!