7 Spring Recipes Using Rapeseed Oil

Put a spring in your step with these tasty spring recipes using rapeseed oil. We’re loving the lighter evenings and warmer weather, so have put together a few of our favourite spring recipes that are ideal for enjoying al fresco with family and friends now summer’s on its way.

Lamb Makloubeh

There’s nothing more seasonal than tasty spring lamb, served with whole grain rice, which has a delicious nutty flavour that complements the lamb wonderfully. This fragrant Arabic dish packs a flavour punch with its assortment of brown rice, spices, lamb and vegetables. Once it’s prepped, leave it in the oven to cook while you put your feet up!

Salmon & Avocado Salad with Lemon Dressing

This fresh tasting salmon and avocado salad is so easy to prepare – you can have it on the table in just 10 minutes. Perfect when enjoyed al fresco on a warm spring evening.

Spaghetti Fish Supper

For a lovely wholemeal pasta dish, give this seafood recipe a try. Crab is in season at the moment so why not swap the cod for some flaked crab meat.

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Zingy, fresh and low fat, these Vietnamese Spring Rolls are perfect for lunch. The whole grain noodles combined with the protein from the chicken will help keep you going until dinner time

Chicken, Broccoli and Beetroot Salad with Avocado Pesto

This super supper from BBC Good Food is packed with nutritious ingredients, such as red onion, nigella seeds, walnuts, rapeseed oil and lemon. Broccoli is in season at the moment too, so it’s sure to be fresh and flavoursome.

Pot Roast Chicken with Pilaf Rice

Richard Bainbridge’s chicken pot-roast is full of fresh vegetables and citrus flavours – a guaranteed showstopper. Serve this summer roast for the perfect Sunday lunch that’ll be sure to please the whole family!

Grilled Lamb with Roast Fennel and Spicy Grape Relish

This recipe for grilled lamb with roast fennel and spicy grape relish comes from Olia Hercules and makes a quick and easy but impressive gluten-free dinner for two.