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Lentil Salad with Green Beans and Smoked Salmon

Name: Lentil Salad with Green Beans and Smoked Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups dried lentils; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon minced thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 clove garlic; 2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups green beans or haricot verts (blanched); 1 cup diced cucumber; mixed greens or romaine; 1/2 cup feta (for topping); 12 ounces 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

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving (serves 4 servings)

Calories411

Total Fat10g

Cholesterol36mg

Sodium1037mg

Total Carbohydrates45g

Dietary Fiber20g

Sugars7g

Protein35g

* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.

Instructions

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 or until tender, but still al dente. Drain and cool.
2
Combine dressing ingredients with a stick blender. Toss with tomatoes, green beans, cucumber, and lentils. Serve over greens and top with smoked salmon.