Name: Lemony Lentil Salad with Salmon
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 0.33300000429153 cup lemon juice; 0.33300000429153 cup chopped fresh dill; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 0.25 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 0.33300000429153 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 cup diced seedless cucumber; 0.5 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

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.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Pregnancy Heart Healthy High Blood Pressure High Fiber High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Sodium 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

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.

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.