Salmon with Lentils

1 c. dried lentils
1 small onion, chopped
1 each carrot and celery rib, chopped
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb salmon fillet

1.Heat broiler. In med. saucepan, combine lentils and 3 c. water. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add onion, carrot and celery; cover and continue cooking until lentils are tender about 20-25 minutes. Drain, reserving cooking liquid.
2. In small bowl, whisk cooking liquid with vinegar, oil, mustard and garlic. Toss lentils with half of dressing.
3. Season salmon with salt and pepper (optional). coat baking pan with nonstick spray. Place salmon, skin side down on prepared pan; broil until salmon is cooked through, about 8-10 minuted. divide lentil mixture among 4 plates. Flake salmon on top of lentils and drizzle with remaining dressins.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MACMAP8687.