SMOKED SALMON AND LENTIL SALAD

Smoked Salmon and Lentil Salad image

A luxurious twist on a wholesome and tasty lentil salad. Serve with fresh tomatoes, mesclun, and fresh bread.

Provided by Lynn Pennec

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Salmon Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 ½ cups dry lentils
1 bouquet garni
10 ounces smoked salmon, or more to taste
½ large red onion, minced
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine water, lentils, and bouquet garni in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are tender but still firm and there is only a little excess cooking liquid in the pan, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let lentils cool in the pan. Discard bouquet garni.
Cut salmon into small strips, no longer than 1/2 inch long. Place in a large bowl with onion and chives. Add cooled lentils.
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Add to the lentil mixture and stir until well combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate until flavors have blended, 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 23.9 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 636.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g