Lemony Lentil Salad with Salmon

From EatingWell: Summer 2004, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook, The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006) — Subscribe Now!

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.

READER'S COMMENT:

"Everyone loves this! Especially easy with steamed lentils from Trader Joe's. Sharon, Grand Rapids, MI "

6 servings, 1 cup each

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
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
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

Preparation

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 & Notes

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

Per serving: 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.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (80% daily value), Folate (49% dv), Selenium (40% dv), Iron (25% dv), Potassium (21% dv), Calcium (20% dv).

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 2 1/2 fat