Enjoying seasonal fruit and vegetables at Pentecost too
21 May 2026
Pentecost stands for cosy eating together, extended brunch and enjoying spring. With nature in bloom and increasingly sunny days, this is the time to put fresh and colourful dishes on the table. Fruit and vegetables naturally play the leading role.
Whether you opt for a relaxed brunch, a picnic in the park or a dinner in the garden: seasonal produce makes it easy to create something special. On Veggipedia, you will find plenty of inspiration for dishes that are perfect for this long Whitsun weekend.
We list some delicious recipes for you.
Asparagus salad with prawns
Main course
2 persons
Asparagus is inextricably linked to spring and should therefore not be missed at Whitsun. This fresh asparagus salad with shrimps is light, tasty and ideal as a lunch dish or starter on a sunny day.
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This dish contains 265 grams of vegetables p.p.
Oriental stir-fried asparagus with snow peas
Side dish
2 people
Fancy something surprising? In this dish, asparagus gets an oriental twist. The combination with crunchy snow peas and flavourful herbs makes for a fresh and modern spring dish that is perfect for this time of year.
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This dish contains 335 grams of vegetables p.p.
Spaghetti with asparagus, courgette and ham
Main course
4 people
An accessible spring pasta ideal for a relaxed Whitsun dinner. The mild flavour of asparagus combines wonderfully with courgette and ham, while the pasta makes for a full meal.
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This dish contains 265 grams of vegetables p.p.
Potato salad with mackerel, cauliflower and broccoli
Main course
4 people
A fresh potato salad always does well at brunch or a barbecue. This version with cauliflower, broccoli and mackerel is nutritious, colourful and perfect to prepare in advance.
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This dish contains 250 grams of vegetables p.p.
Strawberry skewers
Dessert
2 people
Whitsun calls for something festive and simple. These strawberry skewers are ideal as a fresh snack or light dessert and bring instant colour to the table.
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This dish contains 100 grams of fruit p.p.
