Lemony Lentil Salad with Salmon

From EatingWell: Summer 2004, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008), The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006)

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:

"Does not work with canned salmon... rather bland. I would try it again with grilled salmon but I can't usually afford salmon filets. "

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10 Reviews for Lemony Lentil Salad with Salmon

10/31/2012

Kathryn_29

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Delicious!

We were in the mood for a warm meal, so we modified this meal a little. Instead of canned salmon, we grilled salmon fillets, sautéed the onion and red bell pepper, and heated the lentils. I mixed about 2/3 the dressing with the warm lentil/onion/bell pepper mixture (I cut back a little on the oil), and used that as a bed for the grilled salmon. I drizzled the remaining dressing over the salmon and topped with the chopped cucumber. So good!!

Pros: flavorful

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10/31/2012

Kathryn_29

Delicious!

Pros: flavorful

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05/22/2012

Anonymous

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Delicious! I broiled a couple of salmon fillets brushed with toasted sesame oil, and then drizzled a little of the sesame oil in the salad for a bit of a smoky flavor. Also used some roasted red peppers along with fresh yellow sweet pepper.

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02/23/2012

Anonymous

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I don't like salmon, so I used tuna instead.

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07/06/2011

arvida224

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Very filling, tasty and economical.

I had my doubts about this dish because it looked so dark and bland, but I was pleasantly surprised at the flavor - don't skimp on the lemon juice. Flavor-wise, it stands on its own if you leave out the salmon and bell pepper, but do not omit the lemons, cucumber or dill. You could even mix up the red pepper and yellow pepper if you like for color appeal.

Pros: Delicious and nutrient-dense.

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