Recipes to welcome spring
Discover the most original spring recipes to put on the table
Hurray, spring is coming!
Where spring, at home Provolone Valpadana DOP rhymes with freshness, colors, delicacy, cheerfulness and imagination.
The dishes that introduce us to this beautiful season of rebirth satisfy the sight even before the palate.
Spring recipes are an explosion of taste and lightness, and they wink at seasonal ingredients that take centre stage in naturally enhancing flavours with what the earth gives us.
Spring dishes, in addition to being delicious, fresh, colorful and delicate, also have a great advantage: they are designed to meet informal lunch/dinner types, which are often held outdoors such as picnics and outings. They are prêt-à-porter dishes that lend themselves to being consumed comfortably lying on a lawn, for a weekend dedicated to nature.*
The ingredients that welcome spring
First, let's see together what are the main ingredients to compose our spring recipes.
Let's welcome asparagus, broad beans, peas, radishes, courgettes and the colourful courgette flowers, green beans, leeks and chicory, cauliflowers and turnip tops.
As for fruit, we have medlars, cherries, strawberries, kiwis.
Of course, there is no shortage of ingredients, all it takes is a pinch of imagination and you're done.
If you are looking for inspiration, here are some suggestions.
This is where we offer you some healthy and tasty spring recipes, adding a pinch of cheerfulness thanks to the personality of Provolone Valpadana DOP
As we were saying above, now that the weather is better we can start having fun picnics and trips to the woods.*
We have many ideas for fresh and genuine dishes, to prepare quickly and easily.
For example, if you are a salad lover, here you can find different variations.
If spring makes you want rice salad, we suggest a more creative version made with diced Mortadella Bologna PGI, spicy Provolone Valpadana PDO, cherry tomatoes and capers.
Unbeatable in terms of deliciousness. Here is the recipe for therice salad with spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP, mortadella di Bologna IGP, cherry tomatoes and capers from Pantelleria IGP.
Rice Salad with Spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP, Mortadella Bologna IGP and Capers from Pantelleria IGP
If you love cereals and prefer a light and colorful recipe that also satisfies your palate, we propose a farro salad with mixed vegetables and Provolone Valpadana DOP in its spicy version.
The rainbow of vegetables created by red and yellow peppers, eggplants and Tropea onion make this dish more spring-like than ever.
Learn more now thanks to the complete recipe ofFarro salad with vegetables and spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP.
Farro salad with vegetables and spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP
If contrasting flavours don't scare you, but rather stimulate your taste, why not dare with a salad of rocket, pears, walnuts and spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP?!
The pungent taste of rocket, combined with the sweetness of pears, the crunchiness of walnuts and the deliciousness of Spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP They ensure sparks for a light spring dish that is second to none in terms of flavour.
Surprise your palate with the liveliest spring recipe: Rocket, pear and walnut salad with spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP.
Rocket, pear and walnut salad with spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP
Cous Cous addict? No problem, we also have the recipe for you.
The idea is to rework the classic panzanella, a poor dish but with deep roots and above all genuine and nutritious, by inserting couscous instead of bread.
Tomatoes, onion, cucumber, fresh mint, basil and spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP… can you think of any ingredients that are more spring-like?!
Get to work and recreate this recipe that will kickstart your spring: Couscous Panzanella with Spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP.
Couscous Panzanella with Spicy Provolone Valpadana DOP
But let's not forget sandwich and panini lovers. Although our recipes include several versions based on Provolone Valpadana DOP, we thought we'd bring you a proposal that we're sure will remain in your heart.
Don't you believe it? Speck Alto Adige PGI, Provolone Valpadana DOP sweet sliced and mustard seeds.
To complete the work, choose, if you like, mixed seed rolls.
How can you resist them? See the full recipe of Sandwiches with sweet Provolone Valpadana DOP, Speck Alto Adige IGP and whole grain mustard.
Sandwiches with sweet Provolone Valpadana DOP, Speck Alto Adige IGP and whole grain mustard
Now you have everything you need to start one of the most beautiful seasons of the year, spring, off on the right foot.
Awaken your senses with the unique taste of Provolone Valpadana DOP
*nb: our articles contain general content and are designed to accompany our many readers by providing recipe suggestions and seasonal initiatives. However, given the particular situation linked to the covid-19 emergency which provides for different limitations from region to region, we recommend that the user obtain adequate information from institutional sources regarding the regulations in force at that particular time.
