Salmon Lentil Salad



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
30 mins

Servings:
2

Yield:
2 servings


Ingredients

  • ½cuplentils, rinsed
  • 1cupwater, or as needed to cover
  • 1salmon fillet
  • 1sliceBlack Forest-style bacon (Optional)
  • ¼red onion, diced
  • 5small fresh mozzarella balls (boccaccini), cut into quarters (Optional)
  • ¼cupdiced cucumber, or to taste
  • 2tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
  • 2tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1clovegarlic, minced
  • 1teaspoonmustard
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • Directions

    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.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    638 Calories
    37g Fat
    36g Carbs
    39g Protein

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