Modified Lemony Lentil Salad with Salmon

Name: Modified Lemony Lentil Salad with Salmon Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1 Tbls chopped fresh dill; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste (very generous amount!); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and diced; 3 roma tomatoes chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 1/4 cups lentils measured dry; 2 6-ounce cans salmon drained and flaked

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Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup lemon juice1 Tbls chopped fresh dill2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon saltFreshly ground pepper to taste (very generous amount!)1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced3 roma tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup finely chopped onion2 1/4 cups lentils, measured dry2 6-ounce cans salmon , drained and flaked

Directions

To cook lentils: Place in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until just tender, about 20 minutes for green lentils and 30 minutes for brown. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Whisk lemon juice, dill, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add bell pepper, tomato, onion, lentils and salmon; toss to coat.

Serving Size: Makes 6 1.5-cup servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEFTOVERS4LUNCH.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 328.5
Total Fat: 10.8 g
Cholesterol: 18.3 mg
Sodium: 362.3 mg
Total Carbs: 35.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 13.9 g
Protein: 23.8 g

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Member Reviews

ERIKA05
This made 6 very generous servings with a great texture between the lentils and the crisp veggies. I found that it lacked little flavour (maybe because the salmon I used was lower-quality canned?), so I added a bit of very finely grated lemon zest and some dried tarragon. Delish! - 6/2/11