SMOKED SALMON WITH LENTIL SALAD

Smoked salmon with lentil salad image

A simply stylish salad that will make an impressive dinner party starter this Christmas

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories Starter

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

175g Puy lentils
1 shallot , finely chopped
1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
6 tbsp good olive oil
3 eggs
2 tbsp dill , chopped, plus extra fronds to garnish
12 slices smoked salmon

Steps:

Rinse the lentils, then put them in a pan and cover generously with water. Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 25-30 mins until tender. Drain well and leave to cool. Put the shallot in a bowl with the mustard, vinegar and seasoning. Mix well and whisk in the oil.
Put the eggs into a small pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 3 mins. Cool quickly under running cold water and peel off the shells. Put in a bowl of cold water until ready to serve.
Stir the dill into the dressing and pour it over the lentils. Spoon onto 6 plates, then halve the eggs and put one half on each plate with two slices of smoked salmon. Sprinkle with black pepper, scatter over a few dill fronds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 2.61 milligram of sodium