CURRIED LENTIL-SALMON SALAD

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This superfood salad combines omega-rich salmon, lentils, Greek yogurt, and a warming curry vinaigrette to create a nutritious and totally delicious weeknight meal.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 pound salmon fillet (1 1/4-inch thick), preferably wild, skin removed
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked lentils; or 1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 cups packed baby arugula
1 mini cucumber, sliced (3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Stir together 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and honey in a large, shallow dish. Add fish; turn to coat. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, curry, remaining 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and honey, and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place fish on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Let cool slightly, then flake into large pieces. Toss lentils and scallion with half of dressing; season with salt and pepper. Spread yogurt evenly among 4 plates. Top with lentil mixture, arugula, and cucumber. Top with salmon and drizzle with remaining dressing; serve.

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