Best Lentil Lemon And Tuna Salad Recipes

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LENTIL AND TUNA SALAD



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Lentils and tuna are a wonderful combination. This mixture also makes a great stuffing for tomatoes.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup green or brown lentils, washed and picked over
1 bay leaf
1/2 medium onion
Salt to taste
1 can water-packed tuna, drained
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the lentils, half the garlic, the bay leaf and the onion in a medium-size saucepan or soup pot. Add 1 quart water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and add salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon). Cover and simmer 30 minutes until the lentils are just tender. Remove the onion and bay leaf, and discard. Drain the lentils through a strainer set over a bowl.
  • In a large bowl, combine the tuna, parsley, chives and drained lentils.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, remaining garlic clove and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk in the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the broth from the lentils. Toss with the tuna and lentils, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 368, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 392 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMONY LENTIL SALAD



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This substantial lentil salad can stand on its own or take a supporting role. It's perfect for a picnic or potluck brunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 cups lentils
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 orange, red, or yellow (or a mix) bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch dices
4 scallions, thinly sliced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 18 g, Protein 20 g

LENTIL, LEMON, AND TUNA SALAD



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Make and share this Lentil, Lemon, and Tuna Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons grainy mustard, preferably French
2 teaspoons black olive tapenade (homemade or store-bought)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups cooked french green lentils, preferably still warm
1 small preserved lemon
2 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
1 (6 ounce) can chunk light tuna, packed in oil
salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mustard and tapenade in a small bowl.
  • Add the vinegar and olive oil and whisk until the vinaigrette is well blended.
  • Pour the dressing over the lentils and stir to blend.
  • If you want to use the whole lemon, finely chop it; if you are using just the rind, cut it away from the pulp, discard the pulp, and chop the rind into small bits (Dorie uses the whole lemon).
  • Stir the lemon and scallions into the salad.
  • Drain the tuna and use a fork to flake it over the salad.
  • Season very lightly with salt and generously with pepper, and toss.
  • Taste, and if you think it needs it, stir in a little more olive oil.
  • Can serve the salad now; bit it is better if you cover it and chill for a couple of hours, giving the flavors time to blend.
  • Right before serving, taste again for seasonings and oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652.7, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 12.8, Sodium 183, Carbohydrate 87.2, Fiber 44.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 48.3

LENTIL AND TUNA SALAD



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from NY Times' "recipes for health" - http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/16/health/nutrition/16recipehealth.html?_r=1&src=twt&twt=nytimeshealth

Provided by ellie3763

Categories     Tuna

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup lentils, washed and picked over (green or brown)
1 bay leaf
1/2 medium onion
salt
1 can water-packed tuna, drained
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the lentils, half the garlic, the bay leaf and the onion in a medium-size saucepan or soup pot. Add 1 quart water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and add salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon). Cover and simmer 30 minutes until the lentils are just tender. Remove the onion and bay leaf, and discard. Drain the lentils through a strainer set over a bowl.
  • In a large bowl, combine the tuna, parsley, chives and drained lentils.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, remaining garlic clove and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk in the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the broth from the lentils. Toss with the tuna and lentils, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 18.4, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 4.9

LENTIL & TUNA SALAD



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Throw together this easy, no-cook lentil and tuna salad for a speedy and healthy lunch or supper. It takes just 15 minutes to make - ideal for busy days

Provided by Nadine Brown

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp sherry vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
50ml olive oil
2 x 250g pouches ready-cooked puy lentils
2 x 160g cans tuna steaks in spring water, drained and flaked
160g cherry tomatoes, halved (about 10)
2 ready-roasted peppers, chopped
handful of parsley, finely chopped
½ small bunch of chives, finely chopped, plus extra to garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk the vinegar, mustard and garlic together in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking as you go, until emulsified, then season to taste.
  • Add the lentils, tuna, tomatoes, peppers and herbs to a large bowl and toss together. Pour over the dressing and toss again. Divide between four bowls and garnish with the remaining chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

LEMON LENTIL SALAD



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I love lentils but never had a recipe that really enhanced their flavor...until I found this one! The touch of lemon juice gives this dish a light, refreshing appeal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups water
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 bay leaf
1 large tomato, diced
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 to 3 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, mustard, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic; set aside. , In a medium saucepan, bring the water, lentils, bay leaf and remaining oil to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 30 minutes; drain if necessary. Discard bay leaf. Add the tomato, parsley, onions and dressing; mix gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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