Salmon Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Salmon Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lentils, rinsed; 1 cup water, or as needed to cover; 1 salmon fillet; 1 slice Black Forest-style bacon (optional); 1/4 red onion, diced; 5 small fresh mozzarella balls (boccaccini), cut into quarters (optional); 1/4 cup diced cucumber, or to taste; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon mustard; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cup lentils, rinsed
1 cup water, or as needed to cover
1 salmon fillet
1 slice Black Forest-style bacon (optional)
1/4 red onion, diced
5 small fresh mozzarella balls (boccaccini), cut into quarters (optional)
1/4 cup diced cucumber, or to taste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

1
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.
2
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Mix cooled lentils, salmon, bacon, red onion, mozzarella, and cucumber together in a large bowl.
6
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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup lentils, rinsed, 1 cup water, or as needed to cover, 1 salmon fillet, 1 slice Black Forest-style bacon (optional), and more.

Yes, Salmon Lentil Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Salmon Lentil Salad

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