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Lemony lentil salad with salmon

Recipe Information

Description:
Lemony lentil salad with salmon is a delicious recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 30 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 45 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 30 Minutes
Total Time 45 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Category Beans & Legumes; Seafood
Meal Brunch; Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Appetizer; Dessert; Main dish; Side dish
Subtype Salad
Cook Method Boiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup lemon juice

  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill

  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and diced

  • 1 cup diced seedless cucumber

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

  • 2 15-ounce cans lentils, rinsed, or 3 cups cooked brown or green lentils

  • 2 7-ounce cans salmon, drained and flaked, or 1 1/2 cups flaked cooked salmon

Directions

  • Whisk lemon juice, dill, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil.

  • Add bell pepper, cucumber, onion, lentils and salmon; toss to coat.

  • 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.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 354 cal

  • Total fat: 18g

  • Saturated fat: 3g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 12g

  • Cholesterol: 31mg

  • Sodium: 194mg

  • Potassium: 743mg

  • Carbohydrate: 25g

  • Fiber: 9g

  • Protein: 24g