Sometimes, it's precisely these dishes that appear simple at first glance – and then suddenly surprise you on the plate. Full of contrasts: sweet, salty, fresh, creamy.
A few thin slices, some freshness, a few drops of oil – and suddenly, a surprising dish emerges.
This carpaccio is a light spring recipe, ideal as an appetizer or a light dinner.
It combines finely sliced pear, lightly pan-fried asparagus, and a fluffy feta mousse with small pearls of Yuzu-Mandarin vinegar.
What makes it special: The idea behind it can be easily adapted – depending on taste, season, or occasion.
What to expect in this article
- The idea behind the spring carpaccio
- Basic recipe: Pear, Asparagus & Feta
- How to prepare the carpaccio step by step
- Variation 2: Carpaccio Ideas – new combinations & toppings
- Variation 3: Asian Fish Carpaccio
- Conclusion: Your go-to spring dish
The idea behind the spring carpaccio
A good carpaccio doesn't rely on many ingredients – but on balance.
- Freshness
- Creaminess
- Acidity
- and a little crunch
This combination is what makes the dish so special – and at the same time so flexible.
🥗 Basic recipe: Pear, Asparagus & Feta
Ingredients
- 2 pears (finely sliced, approx. 1 mm)
- Green asparagus
- Pine nuts (toasted)
- Microgreens
- AOP Olive Oil from A l’Olivier
- Umami Royal Spice Blend
For the Feta Mousse
- 200 g feta
- 1 dl heavy cream
- 1 pinch sea salt flakes
- 3 splashes Lemon Olive Oil from A l’Olivier
👉 Quick version:
Crumble feta finely and mix directly with lemon olive oil.
For the Fruit Vinegar Caviar
- 200 ml Lemon Olive Oil from A l’Olivier
- 100 ml Yuzu & Mandarin Fruit Vinegar
- 3 g agar-agar
👉 Quick version:
Drizzle fruit vinegar directly over the dish – perfect for everyday.
How to prepare the carpaccio step by step
Asparagus
Sauté asparagus in a little olive oil for 3–5 minutes until still crisp.
Season with sea salt flakes.
👉 Adds fine roasted aromas.
Fruit Vinegar Caviar
- Chill lemon olive oil thoroughly in the freezer.
- Heat fruit vinegar.
- Stir in agar-agar and bring to a boil.
- Add drop by drop to the cold oil.
Feta Mousse
Finely blend feta, cream, salt, and lemon olive oil until a light cream forms.
Arrangement
- Arrange pear carpaccio on the plate.
- Distribute asparagus on top.
- Place dollops of feta mousse.
- Supplement with pine nuts and microgreens.
- Add olive oil and the fruit vinegar caviar.
- Finally: Sprinkle with Umami Royal.
🥗 Variation 2: Carpaccio Ideas – new combinations & toppings
Looking for an easy spring carpaccio recipe that's simple to make yet feels special?
And this is where it gets exciting: small adjustments can create completely new flavors.
You can easily vary the basic principle by slightly adapting the base and playing with new toppings.
Here are some combinations that work instantly:
🥒 Fresh & light (Vegetable Carpaccio)
Base: finely sliced zucchini or cucumber
Toppings: hazelnuts or almonds, lemon olive oil, a little Yuzu-Mandarin vinegar, fresh herbs
👉 perfect for warm days
🍊 Fruity & vibrant
Base: pear or fennel
Toppings: orange or blood orange segments, a little honey, olive oil, sea salt flakes
👉 sweet, fresh, and slightly playful
🧀 Savory & Mediterranean
Base: white asparagus or zucchini
Toppings: Parmesan shavings, a little Umami Royal, olive oil, toasted nuts
👉 more depth
🍇 Surprising & elegant
Base: fennel or zucchini
Toppings: grapes or pomegranate seeds, olive oil, salt flakes
👉 small fruity highlights in every bite
🥢 Variation 3: Asian Fish Carpaccio
Ingredients
- Salmon or Kingfish (very thinly sliced, sashimi quality)
- Yuzu & Mandarin Fruit Vinegar
- Lemon Shoyu Tare
- Olive oil or sesame oil for more intensity
- Umami Royal Spice Blend
- Shichimi Togarashi
Preparation
Arrange fish on the plate.
Refine with a few drops of Yuzu-Mandarin vinegar, some Lemon Shoyu Tare and a little olive or sesame oil.
Finally, sprinkle with a pinch of Umami Royal and some Shichimi Togarashi.
👉 Fresh, light, and with a delicate spiciness.
Inspiration
👉 Tip: On our Instagram page, you'll find the complete video of Lea Foodtastic's recipe, which shows the preparation step by step.
Conclusion: Your go-to spring dish
This carpaccio is more than just a recipe.
It's a simple idea that allows you to create new combinations on your plate again and again – without complicated preparation.
Whether for guests, a relaxed dinner, or simply for yourself:
With a few good ingredients, you can create a dish that feels light yet special.
And that's what spring cuisine is all about:
less effort, more taste, more lightness.
