Spring has officially sprung, and so has the season of fresh, vibrant flavours! With Easter just around the corner, there’s no better time to elevate your menu with seasonal ingredients that pack a punch. At Westlands UK, we’re all about celebrating what’s fresh, exciting, and ready to wow. From the briny burst of Oyster Leaves to the fiery pepperiness of Nasturtium Leaves and the aromatic sweetness of Chocolate Mint, here’s what’s in season and how to use them to make your Easter spread unforgettable. Plus, we highlight some Easter recipe inspiration if you fancy trying something different this year.
Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight
Oyster Leaf
Flavour Profile
Oyster Leaf is nature’s way of delivering a taste of the sea without needing to shuck a single shell. This distinctive leaf offers a salty, briny and fresh flavour that’s uncannily reminiscent of fresh oysters.
Toss it on ceviche for a zesty pop or lay it down with smoked salmon for that effortless, elevated vibe. Fresh, bold, and ready to impress.
Nasturtium Leaves
Flavour Profile
Bold, punchy, and packing a peppery bite with a mustardy kick – Nasturtium Leaves bring the heat. And let’s not forget that vibrant green hue. These beauties don’t just taste great; they make any plate look like a masterpiece.
Uses
Toss ‘em in a salad for a fiery twist. Sprinkle ‘em on avocado toast or creamy soups for that extra “wow” factor. Feeling bold? Pair these bad boys with smoked meats or sharp, tangy cheeses. Let’s go.
Chocolate Mint
Flavour Profile
Sweet chocolate vibes meet a zesty minty kick. Chocolate Mint is the ultimate duo for dessert lovers. Rich, fresh, and straight-up indulgent.
How to Use It
Desserts? Cocktails? Hell yes. This leaf is straight-up magic. Stir it into simple syrups for mojitos, smash it into mocktails, or toss it on cakes and mousses for that extra hit of wow. Game changer. And, the perfect Easter treat companion.
Easter Inspo with Edible Flowers
Want to level up your Easter table? Edible Flowers are here to bring the wow factor. Decorate your Easter cake, sprinkle on a cocktails, or add as an effortless yet fancy garnish to your Easter meal. These little beauties – from Violas and Pansies to Cornflowers and Apple Blossom, are pure magic. Natural, vibrant, and ready to steal the show.
Sweet Treat Ideas: Easter Recipe Inspiration
- Garnish a classic Victoria sponge or lemon drizzle cake with Violas for a whimsical finish.
- Float some Pansies in your favourite gin and tonic for instant Instagram-worthy vibes.
- Scatter Cornflowers over a pavlova for a colourful, textured topping.
If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that nothing levels up Easter quite like our Edible Flowers.
Unique Easter Recipe Inspiration
Nothing says Easter like fresh, spring-inspired dishes. Want to serve up something a bit different this year? Why not try this Cured Salmon, Fennel, and Apple Salad by @manscrans? It’s the showstopper your menu needs.
What You’ll Need
- Fresh salmon side
- 60% salt, 40% sugar mix (enough to cover the salmon)
- Earl Grey tea leaves
- Zest of 3 lemons + juice of 1 lemon
- Green apple (thinly sliced)
- Cream cheese
- Dill oil
- Bronze Fennel and Micro Red Amaranth for garnish
How to Make It
- Mix salt and sugar 60:40 ratio – enough to completely cover a salmon side.
- Add a generous portion of Earl Grey along with the zest and juice of the lemons.
- Wrap the salmon in cling film, and refrigerate for 15 hours to cure.
- Rinse the cure off the salmon with cold water, pat it dry, and slice.
- Arrange the cured salmon on a plate.
- Serve with a fennel and apple salad, cream cheese, dill oil and garnish with Bronze Fennel and Red Amaranth.
Boom. Just like that, you’ve got a dish that’s fresh, vibrant, and practically shouting spring vibes.
Why Stock Up With Westlands UK?
From sustainably grown produce using cutting-edge practices to eco-friendly packaging made from 100% recycled materials, we’re more than just growers, we’re innovators in flavour and sustainability. Proudly British, our seasonal ingredients are as fresh as they are exciting.
Bring the Flavours of Spring to Your Kitchen Today
Transform your Easter dishes into a celebration of flavour, colour, and creativity with Westlands UK’s seasonal offerings. Whether it’s the boldness of Oyster Leaves, the spice of Nasturtium Leaves, the sweetness of Chocolate Mint, or the wow-factor of our Edible Flowers, our produce promises to take your menu to the next level.
Shop online now or find your nearest Westlands UK stockist to start creating dishes that wow.
