A fresh spring salad with fruity sophistication
This lentil salad is a tribute to spring: nutty mountain lentils meet sweet, ripe strawberries and fresh mint. A hint of lemon juice, a little olive oil and a few crumbled pieces of feta complete the interplay of texture and flavour. Light, surprising and ideal for warm days – whether as a starter or light main course. And of course with the perfect wine accompaniment!
The ideal wine accompaniment: Rosé from Provence AOC (France)
A classic rosé from Provence AOC brings exactly the freshness, lightness and fine fruit that this aromatic salad demands. The elegant acidity balances the sweet notes of strawberries, while flavours of raspberries, white flowers and citrus zest pick up the minty scent. The typical minerality and dry ageing make the Provence rosé a harmonious counterpoint to the creamy texture of the feta and the earthy depth of the lentils. A wine like a sunny day on the Mediterranean – ideal with this light but flavourful dish.
Further suitable wine recommendations
1st Pinot Noir Rosé from the Palatinate (QbA, Germany) Fine strawberry and raspberry flavours, paired with a mild acidity and delicate herbal notes, make this rosé from the Palatinate a wonderfully fresh companion. The subtle fruit rounds off the play of sweetness and acidity in the salad and emphasises the freshness of the mint.
2. Bardolino Chiaretto DOC (Veneto, Italy) This light-coloured, dry rosé from Lake Garda has a playful fruitiness, fine notes of bitter almonds and an animating minerality. It goes wonderfully with the combination of strawberries and feta and gives the dish a summery flavour.
3. Côtes du Rhône Rosé AOC (France) A southern French rosé with a little more body, red berries, light herbs and a subtle spiciness. The structure goes well with the lentils, while the fruit flavours elegantly pick up on the strawberry flavour in the salad.
4th Rosado from Navarra DO (Spain) An intense, Spanish rosé made from Garnacha with juicy flavours of cherry and grapefruit. The strong fruit and lively acidity contrast particularly well with the lentil salad with mint and feta, creating an exciting interplay of flavours.
5. rosé wine from the Wachau DAC (Austria) An elegant rosé based on Zweigelt or Blaufränkisch, with plenty of freshness, herbal notes and a clear, juicy finish. Perfect with salads with a fruit component – the minerality harmonises well with the earthiness of the lentils.
The recipe:
Leichter Linsensalat mit Erdbeeren & Minze
Kochutensilien
- 1 Kleiner Kochtopf
- 1 Salatschüssel
- 1 Schneidebrett & Messer
- 1 Zitronenpresse
- 1 Sieb
Zutaten
Für den Salat:
- 100 g Berglinsen
- 150 g frische Erdbeeren
- 1 kleines Bund Minze
- 80 g Feta zerbröselt
- 1 kleine rote Zwiebel fein gewürfelt
Für das Dressing:
- Saft einer halben Zitrone
- 2 EL Olivenöl
- Salz & Pfeffer nach Geschmack
- Optional: 1 TL Honig
Zubereitung
Zubereitung
- Linsen kochen:
- Linsen in einem Sieb abspülen und in leicht gesalzenem Wasser ca. 20 Minuten gar, aber bissfest kochen. Anschließend abgießen und abkühlen lassen.
Zutaten vorbereiten:
- Erdbeeren waschen, vom Grün befreien und vierteln.
- Minze fein hacken, Feta zerbröseln, Zwiebel fein würfeln.
Salat anrichten:
- In einer großen Schüssel alle Zutaten mit dem Dressing aus Zitronensaft, Olivenöl, Salz, Pfeffer und ggf. etwas Honig vermengen.
- Mit frischer Minze garnieren und sofort servieren.
Empfohlene Beilagen
- Baguette mit Olivenöl
- Gegrillter Halloumi
- Ein leichter Blattsalat mit Rucola & Nüssen
