Asparagus, chorizo, pea and pickled cockle salad
By:
Emily Gussin
Food producer and sustainability lead, delicious.
- Published: 23 Apr 25
- Updated: 23 Apr 25
Slice raw ribbons of asparagus to make this easy and filling salad. Serve with smoky chorizo, pickled cockles and peas for a light dinner for four.
- Why it’s so good: Raw ribbons are a great way to get the fresh flavour from new-season asparagus. Plus, you can save on cooking time.
- Flavour contrasts: The freshness of the asparagus contrasts beautifully with sweet peas, briny pickled cockles (which add pops of acidity) and smoky chorizo.
- When to make it: British asparagus is available from late April to late June. Those first spears of the season are perfect for this dish.
Make the most of the spears’ short season with more asparagus recipes.
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Serves 4
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Prep time 20 min. Cook time 8 min
Ingredients
- 200g frozen peas
- 400g asparagus
- 155g jar pickled cockles
- 75g chorizo, diced
- 600g lamb’s lettuce
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- Juice ½ lemon (see Don’t Waste It)
- 1 small garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tsp honey
Method
- Put the peas in a bowl or jug, pour over boiling water, leave for 2-3 minutes, then drain and set aside. Use a peeler to shave the asparagus into ribbons, then put in a bowl. Add a pinch of fine salt, toss, then set aside for 5 minutes to soften a little.
- Drain the cockles, catching the liquid in a bowl. Scoop 2 tbsp of the liquid into a small bowl, whisk in the dressing ingredients, then season with salt and pepper. Put the chorizo in a small frying= pan over a medium heat, then cook for about 4 minutes, stirring regularly, until crisp. Add the cockles and cook for 1 minute to heat through, then remove the pan from the heat.
- Add the peas, lamb’s lettuce, cockles and chorizo to the asparagus, with any oil from the pan. Pour over the dressing and toss to coat. Transfer to a platter and serve straightaway.
- Recipe from April 2024 Issue
Nutrition
- Calories
- 320kcals
- Fat
- 19g (2.9g saturated)
- Protein
- 19g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g (8.3g sugars)
- Fibre
- 6.5g
- Salt
- 1.9g
delicious. tips
Don’t waste it Slice the remaining lemon half and freeze, ready to add to drinks.
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