– Perfect with Apostelhoeve Cuvée XII , the Dutch summer wine
Looking for a light, tasty and typically Dutch summer dish? This fresh salad with green asparagus, smoked salmon and lemon dressing is easy to prepare and forms a sublime combination with the fresh acids and fruity elegance of Cuvée XII from the Apostelhoeve.
Ingredients (for 2 persons):
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250 g green asparagus
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100 g smoked salmon (slices)
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1 bag of lamb's lettuce or rocket
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6 radishes, thinly sliced
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1/2 cucumber, shaved into ribbons
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2 tbsp pine nuts (lightly toasted)
For the dressing:
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1 tsp honey
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Freshly ground pepper and sea salt
Preparation:
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Cooking asparagus: Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus. Blanch them in lightly salted water for 3–4 minutes and then rinse with cold water.
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Dressing: Mix lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
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Assemble salad: Mix lettuce, radish, cucumber and asparagus in a bowl. Arrange smoked salmon on top.
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Finishing: Sprinkle with the dressing and garnish with pine nuts.
Serving suggestion
Serve this dish for lunch or a light dinner with a chilled bottle of Cuvée XII (approx. 8–10 °C). Add a slice of sourdough bread or some Dutch potatoes for a complete meal.
Discover the taste of summer with Limburg finesse. Order the Apostelhoeve Cuvée XII now via Wijnbox.nl and enjoy pure Dutch wine pleasure.
