Best Lemony Lentil Salad With Salmon Recipes

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QUICK LENTIL SALMON SALAD



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In this budget-friendly salmon recipe, canned salmon tops lentils, carrots and celery--ingredients you probably have on hand already. Fiber-rich lentils come in a variety of colors and they typically cook faster than dried beans, so they're a great choice for a fast weeknight dinner.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Canned Salmon Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup brown lentils
½ cup chopped red onion plus 1/4 cup thinly sliced, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 15-ounce can salmon, drained
1 cup carrot ribbons
1 cup sliced celery
4 lemon wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add lentils and chopped onion, reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer and cook until the lentils are just tender, 11 to 13 minutes. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, mash garlic and salt into a paste with the side of a chef's knife (or a fork). Transfer to a medium bowl and whisk in oil, vinegar, thyme and pepper.
  • Remove any skin and/or bones from salmon; flake the salmon into a large bowl. Add sliced onion, carrot and 3 tablespoons of the dressing; gently toss to coat. Add celery and the lentils to the remaining dressing; gently stir to combine. Divide the lentils among 4 bowls, top with the salmon salad and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 722.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

LEMONY LENTIL SALAD WITH SALMON



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From EatingWell: Summer 2004, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008), and The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006). Salmon and lentils are a familiar combo in French bistro cooking; here they combine in a quick and easy salad. For the best presentation, flake the salmon with a fork, then stir gently into the salad to keep it in chunks, not tiny bits.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Lentil

Time 15m

Yield 6 1 cup servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
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
3 cups cooked brown lentils (see Tip) or 3 cups green lentils (see Tip)
2 (7 ounce) cans salmon, drained and flaked or 1 1/2 cups flaked cooked salmon

Steps:

  • Whisk lemon juice, dill, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Gradually whisk in oil.
  • Add bell pepper, cucumber, onion, lentils and salmon; toss to coat.
  • Per serving (1cup): 354 Calories; 18 g Fat; 3 g Sat; 12 g Mono; 31 mg Cholesterol; 25 g Carbohydrates; 24 g Protein; 9 g Fiber; 194 mg Sodium; 743 mg Potassium. 1 Carbohydrate Serving.
  • Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 2 1/2 fat.
  • MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
  • TIP: 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 Facts : Calories 372.8, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 170.6, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 12, Sugar 4.6, Protein 26.9

SALMON LENTIL SALAD



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A nice, filling salad that can be eaten warm or cold.

Provided by iamalthea

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Salmon Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup lentils, rinsed
1 cup water, or as needed to cover
1 salmon fillet
1 slice Black Forest-style bacon
¼ red onion, diced
5 small fresh mozzarella balls (boccaccini), cut into quarters
¼ cup diced cucumber, or to taste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put lentils in a small pot with enough water to just cover; cook on medium heat until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Set lentils aside to cool.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Cook salmon under the preheated broiler until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Chop salmon and set aside to cool.
  • Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook bacon in skillet until crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Chop bacon and set aside to cool.
  • Mix cooled lentils, salmon, bacon, red onion, mozzarella, and cucumber together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; drizzle over the lentil mixture and stir gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 15.1 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 271.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

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