Salmon Lentil Salad

Name: Salmon Lentil Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 slice Black Forest-style bacon (optional); 2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar; 59 milliliters diced cucumber, or to taste; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 servings salt and ground black pepper to taste; 118 milliliters lentils, rinsed; 5 smalls fresh mozzarella balls (boccaccini), cut into quarters (optional); 1 teaspoon mustard; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 0 red onion, diced; 1 fillet salmon fillet; 237 milliliters water, or as needed to cover

Salmon Lentil Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 32g of protein, 25g of fat, and a total of 492 calories. This recipe serves 2. Head to the store and pick up water, mozzarella balls, onion, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

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.

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Lentils

Water

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Pot

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

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Oven

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.

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Salmon

Fish

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Broiler

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.

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Bacon

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Frying Pan

Mix cooled lentils, salmon, bacon, red onion, mozzarella, and cucumber together in a large bowl.

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Mozzarella

Red Onion

Cucumber

Lentils

Salmon

Bacon

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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.

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Balsamic Vinegar

Olive Oil

Mustard

Garlic

Lentils

Pepper

Salt

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Servings:

1slice

Black Forest-style bacon (optional)2Tbsps

balsamic vinegar 59milliliters

diced cucumber, or to taste 1clove

garlic, minced 2servings

salt and ground black pepper to taste 118milliliters

lentils, rinsed 5smalls

fresh mozzarella balls (boccaccini), cut into quarters (optional)1teaspoon

mustard 2Tbsps

olive oil 0

red onion, diced 1fillet

salmon fillet 237milliliters

water, or as needed to cover

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc are my top picks for Salmon. To decide on white or red, you should consider your seasoning and sauces. Chardonnay is a great friend to buttery, creamy dishes, while sauvignon blanc can complement herb or citrus-centric dishes. A light-bodied, low-tannin red such as the pinot noir goes great with broiled or grilled salmon. The Tenuta di Nozzole Le Bruniche Chardonnay with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 12 dollars per bottle.