Lemony Lentil Salad With Salmon Food

LEMONY LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook lentils until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water to stop further cooking, and drain again.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, mustard, and tarragon. Add drained lentils, bell peppers, and scallions; season well with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

LEMONY LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Put the lentils in a medium pot and cover with water by 1 inch.
• Add the bay leaf and garlic and bring to a boil.
• Cover and lower the heat so the lentils bubble gently.
• Cook until just tender but not burst, 20-30 minutes, checking occasionally to make sure there is always enough water at the bottom of the pan to keep the lentils from burning.
• Squeeze the juice from one of the lemons into a large bowl.
• Peel the other lemon and chop the segments roughly into small pieces, taking care to remove the seeds.
• Add the segments to the bowl along with the olive oil, capers, and chives.
• Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and stir.
• Drain whatever water remains from the lentils and stir them into the dressing while still hot.
• Let rest, stirring occasionally to distribute the dressing, until they cool for a few minutes.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning and serve warm or refrigerate for up to several days.

LEMONY LENTIL SALAD WITH SALMON

Steps:

• 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.
• Per serving (1cup): 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. 1 Carbohydrate Serving.
• Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 2 1/2 fat.
• 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.