Lentil Salad with Green Beans and Smoked Salmon
American

Lentil Salad with Green Beans and Smoked Salmon

A highly nutritious, crunch, and delicious salad that's a great choice for lunch or dinner.

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

35 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cupsdried lentils

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoonsolive oil
  • 1 teaspoonminced thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoonhoney
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/8 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
  • 1 clovegarlic

Salad

  • 2 cupsquartered cherry tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cupsgreen beans or haricot verts (blanched)
  • 1 cupdiced cucumber
  • mixed greens or romaine
  • 1/2 cupfeta (for topping)
  • 12 ouncessmoked salmon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place lentils in a medium-sized pot with a lid and cover with 2 to 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until tender, but still al dente. Drain and cool.

  2. 2

    Combine dressing ingredients with a stick blender. Toss with tomatoes, green beans, cucumber, and lentils. Serve over greens and top with smoked salmon.

Nutrition (per serving)

411

Calories

35g

Protein

45g

Carbs

10g

Fat

20g

Fiber

1037mg

Sodium