Lemony Lentil Salad with Salmon

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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.

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The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

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Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 cups
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Low-Sodium High-Blood Pressure High-Fiber Heart-Healthy High-Protein Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup lemon juice

  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh dill

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced

  • 1 cup diced seedless cucumber

  • ½ cup finely chopped red onion

  • 2 15-ounce cans lentils, rinsed, or 3 cups cooked brown or green lentils (see Tip)

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

Directions

  1. 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.

Tips

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.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, Summer 2004

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

355 Calories
18g Fat
24g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 355
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 9g 31%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 24g 48%
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Vitamin A 812IU 16%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Folate 203mcg 51%
Sodium 194mg 8%
Calcium 198mg 15%
Iron 4mg 24%
Magnesium 63mg 15%
Potassium 742mg 16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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