Best Salmon Lentil Salad Recipes

SMOKED SALMON AND LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine water, lentils, and bouquet garni in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are tender but still firm and there is only a little excess cooking liquid in the pan, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let lentils cool in the pan. Discard bouquet garni.
• Cut salmon into small strips, no longer than 1/2 inch long. Place in a large bowl with onion and chives. Add cooled lentils.
• Whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Add to the lentil mixture and stir until well combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate until flavors have blended, 2 to 3 hours.

SALMON LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Put lentils in a small pot with enough water to just cover; cook on medium heat until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Set lentils aside to cool.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Cook salmon under the preheated broiler until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Chop salmon and set aside to cool.
• Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook bacon in skillet until crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Chop bacon and set aside to cool.
• Mix cooled lentils, salmon, bacon, red onion, mozzarella, and cucumber together in a large bowl.
• Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; drizzle over the lentil mixture and stir gently to coat.

CURRIED LENTIL-SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Stir together 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and honey in a large, shallow dish. Add fish; turn to coat. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, curry, remaining 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and honey, and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place fish on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Let cool slightly, then flake into large pieces. Toss lentils and scallion with half of dressing; season with salt and pepper. Spread yogurt evenly among 4 plates. Top with lentil mixture, arugula, and cucumber. Top with salmon and drizzle with remaining dressing; serve.

SALMON & PUY LENTIL SALAD WITH OLIVE DRESSING

Steps:

• Chop half the olives (set the rest aside), then mix with the remaining dressing ingredients in a bowl.
• Boil the green beans for 5 mins, then refresh under cold water. Put the eggs in cold water, bring to the boil, then cook for 5 mins. Cool, shell and halve or quarter.
• Heat the lentils in the microwave for 2 mins per pack. Tip into a bowl and toss with the tomatoes, most of the dressing, the whole olives and green beans. Arrange eggs and salmon on top, scatter with the rocket and finish with remaining dressing. Serve with crusty bread.
• Chop half the olives (set the rest aside), then mix with the remaining dressing ingredients in a bowl.
• Boil the green beans for 5 mins, then refresh under cold water. Put the eggs in cold water, bring to the boil, then cook for 5 mins. Cool, shell and halve or quarter.
• Heat the lentils in the microwave for 2 mins per pack. Tip into a bowl and toss with the tomatoes, most of the dressing, the whole olives and green beans. Arrange eggs and salmon on top, scatter with the rocket and finish with remaining dressing. Serve with crusty bread.

SMOKED SALMON WITH LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse the lentils, then put them in a pan and cover generously with water. Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 25-30 mins until tender. Drain well and leave to cool. Put the shallot in a bowl with the mustard, vinegar and seasoning. Mix well and whisk in the oil.
• Put the eggs into a small pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 3 mins. Cool quickly under running cold water and peel off the shells. Put in a bowl of cold water until ready to serve.
• Stir the dill into the dressing and pour it over the lentils. Spoon onto 6 plates, then halve the eggs and put one half on each plate with two slices of smoked salmon. Sprinkle with black pepper, scatter over a few dill fronds and serve.

HOT-SMOKED SALMON, LENTIL & POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, tarragon and honey in a large bowl and season. Toss in the red onion and lentils and set aside to marinate for 10 mins.
• Break the salmon into large flakes and fold into the salad with the parsley and pomegranate. Serve with toasted pitta.

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.

PAN SEARED SALMON WITH CAPER HERB VINAIGRETTE AND FRENCH LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the French Lentil Salad: Combine the diced celery, diced carrot, bay leaf, smashed garlic clove, rinsed and drained French green lentils, and 1 teaspoon (Diamond Crystal brand) kosher salt in a medium saucepan. Add cold water to cover the lentils by 2 to 3 inches.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, stir, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook the lentils for about 20 minutes or until tender yet firm - be sure to check them after the first 15 minutes of cooking. Drain in a fine-meshed sieve and discard the bay leaf. Transfer to quarter sheet pan, spreading them into a thin layer to cool (or alternatively, a large mixing bowl). Allow the lentils to cool to room temperature.
• Meanwhile, toast the walnuts on the stovetop. Preheat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the walnuts to the pan, and stir continously until fragrant and they are beginning to brown. Remove from the heat and immediatley transfer the nuts to a bowl. Allow them to cool completely before roughly chopping. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil until emulsified. Add the cooked lentil mixture and toss gently to coat. Add the diced onion, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, dill, and toasted chopped walnuts. Toss gently to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to serve. If prepping ahead, refrigerate the lentil salad in an airtight container for up to 3 to 5 days.
• Prepare the Caper Herb Vinaigrette: Combine the diced shallot, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped herbs in a small mixing bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. It should be puckery and acidic, but feel free to add another tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil if desired to dilute the acidity.
• Prepare and Pan Sear the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry (on both sides) with paper towels, and allow to come to room temperature slightly. Just before cooking, season both sides with kosher salt.
• Preheat a large stainless steel skillet set over medium-high heat. *Avoid over-crowding the pan by cooking the fish in batches if necessary. Water should dance on the surface on it is ready. Add 1-2 tablespoons of avocado oil (or another high smoke-point cooking oil).
• Once the oil is shimmering, gently place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, into the skillet. Reduce the heat slightly. Press the fillets down in the pan with a flat heatproof fish or other spatula for the first 10 seconds of cooking or so - this will prevent the salmon skin from curling as it cooks. Contine cooking the salmon, skin-side down, until the flesh is cooked roughly 3/4 of the way up teh fillet, and the skin is crispy and rendered. If the fish is sticking, it is most likely not ready to be flipped. Flip the salmon fillets and cook briefly for 10 seconds or so on the fesh side or until an instant thermometer inserted in center of fillets reads between 120 (medium rare) degrees Fahrenheit.
• Transfer to a plate, skin side up, and lightly sprinkle with kosher salt. Allow to rest for a minute or two as you assemble the dishes.
• Assemble and Serve: Place a spoonful of the French lentil salad in the center of each serving plate. Top with the pan seared salmon, crispy skin side up. Spoon a generous spoonful of caper herb vinaigrette over the fish (or serve on the side) and serve immediately.

SALMON WITH SMOKED BACON AND LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Boil lentils for 25 minutes in salted water until tender cool and set aside. Saute bacon until crisp. Add scallions and garlic and saute until tender. Let cool then whisk in mustard, lemon juice and 6 ounces of olive oil. Fold dressing into lentils then add parsley, salt and pepper. Saute salmon in 2 ounces of olive until golden on each side and place in a preheated 400 degree oven until desired doneness about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve salmon on top of lentils.

GRILLED SALMON OVER LENTIL SALAD WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In medium bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Place salmon in marinade and gently toss until thoroughly coated. Place fish in resealable bag in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• To make the vinaigrette: In plastic bowl or cup with fitted lid, combine all vinaigrette ingredients. Shake until thoroughly mixed and emulsified. Season with pepper; set aside.
• To prepare the lentils: In 5-quart pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add lentils, garlic cloves, bay leaf, rosemary sprig, salt and pepper. Cook lentils until just tender, about 30 minutes. Strain in colander.
• To complete the lentil salad: In large bowl, toss lentils, carrots, celery and red onions together. Stir in enough vinaigrette, about 1/4 cup, to coat lentil mixture and store rest in refrigerator for up to one week. Toss in fresh parsley and tarragon.
• To grill the salmon: Heat grill to 375 degrees, when it's too hot to hold hand above coals for more than 5 seconds.
• Spray grill rack lightly and cautiously with canola oil cooking spray, then carefully place salmon fillets on hot grill 2 inches apart. Cook on each side 3-4 minutes at diagonal angle to grill rack for professional-looking grill marks. Note: Salmon may, also, be broiled.
• To assemble: Remove salmon from grill and serve over lentil salad. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.

BROILED SALMON OVER LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• For the honey vinaigrette: Add the rice wine vinegar, Dijon, honey, salt, pepper and garlic to a food processor or blender and pulse. Slowly blend while adding the oil in a steady stream. Remove 1/4 cup of the dressing for the salmon, reserving the rest for the salad.
• For the salmon: Preheat the broiler to high and adjust the oven rack 6 inches from the broiler. Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the salmon skin-side down on a foil-lined sheet tray. Broil the salmon 6 inches from the heat 10 to 12 minutes, then brush with the reserved dressing.
• For the lentil salad: Toss together the cooked lentils, pecans, sugar snap peas, scallions, avocados, lemon juice and red pepper. Dress the salad just before serving.
• Serve the broiled salmon over the lentil salad.

TOASTED QUINOA, LENTIL & POACHED SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse the quinoa and tip into a large non-stick frying pan. Turn the heat to medium and dry out the grains, stirring to move them about the pan. Once all the liquid has evaporated, stir in the oil. Continue cooking the quinoa until it has turned a nutty brown and starts to 'pop' - this will take 10-15 mins. Stir every so often to stop the quinoa burning. Pour over the stock and simmer for 15-20 mins until all the liquid has been absorbed. Tip into a bowl and allow to cool.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil. Drop in the soya beans, asparagus and broccoli, and simmer for 2 mins. Remove using a slotted spoon and plunge into a bowl of ice-cold water. Drain the vegetables.
• Add 1 tsp of the lemon juice to the pan with the vegetable water, then turn the heat down to a gentle simmer. Season the salmon fillets and submerge fully in the water. Poach for 6-8 mins until just cooked. Remove, allow to cool, then take off the skin and flake into large chunks.
• Make a dressing by mixing together the garlic, most of the lemon zest and remaining lemon juice. Mix the quinoa, lentils, drained vegetables, spring onions, herbs, spinach and dressing together in a large bowl, then season. Pile onto a serving plate, top with the salmon, then scatter over the almonds and remaining lemon zest.

POACHED SALMON WITH COURGETTE & LENTIL SALAD & LEMON RELISH

Steps:

• Fill a pan big enough to fit both salmon fillets with water. Add the herb stalks and lemon rind. Bring to a gentle simmer, then leave to bubble for 5 mins to allow the flavours to infuse.
• Add the salmon to the pan, simmer gently for 1 min, then turn off the heat, cover with a lid and leave to poach for 5 mins. Transfer the salmon to a plate, peel off the skin and scrape away any brown flesh. Leave to cool, then chill until ready to serve.
• To make the lemon relish, put the oil, honey and mustard in a bowl along with some seasoning, and whisk together. Add the herbs, shallot and the juice of 1 lemon. Cut the skin and pith away from the second lemon, then segment the pieces, catching any juice in the dressing bowl. Cut each segment into 3 or 4 small pieces, then add these too.
• Assemble the salad ingredients in containers, then top each salad with a salmon fillet. Take the lemon relish in a jar for pouring over just before serving.

SALMON WITH WARM LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add the lentils and 1 teaspoon salt and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until opaque throughout, 4 to 5 minutes per side. In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, mustard, onion, parsley, remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the lentils and arugula to the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Serve with the salmon and lemon wedges.

SALMON WITH PINK LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. Place the lentils in a medium size saucepan with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil and cook over medium-low heat until just tender, but with a bite remaining, 8-10 minutes; drain. Place the salmon in a shallow, ovenproof skillet with the wine, bay leaves, dill and parsley sprigs and sliced lemon; season with salt and pepper. Add enough water to just come to the top of the fish, but do not cover. Bring to a boil, then transfer the salmon to the oven and poach until opaque, about 15 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice with the mustard. Whisk in the EVOO and season with salt and pepper. Add the chopped dill and parsley, onion, cucumber and lentils; toss to combine. Remove the fish from the poaching liquid. Serve the salmon fillets with the lentil salad.

MISO ROAST SALMON, LENTIL & POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cook the lentils in a pan of boiling water for 20 mins until tender. Meanwhile, mix the miso paste with 1 tsp of the ginger, the garlic, half the lime juice, the oil and sesame seeds. Put the salmon fillets on a foil-lined baking tray and spread 1 tbsp of the miso mixture over them. Roast for 10-12 mins until cooked through.
• Tip the rest of the miso mixture into a bowl with the remaining ginger and lime juice. Add the lime zest, vinegar, carrots, pomegranate, onions and coriander. Drain the lentils and toss into the salad. Divide between two plates and add the salmon.