Best 5 Smoked Salmon And Lentil Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Smoked Salmon and Lentil Salad, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, featuring succulent smoked salmon, tender lentils, vibrant vegetables, and a tangy dressing that brings it all together. Elevate your lunch or dinner spread with this nutritious and visually stunning salad that promises to impress.

This recipe article also offers a collection of additional enticing recipes to satisfy your culinary cravings. From the classic Caesar Salad with its creamy and tangy dressing to the refreshing and zesty Cucumber Salad, each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a unique taste experience. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cooking enthusiast, these recipes provide a delightful journey through a world of flavors. Explore the full article to discover these culinary gems and expand your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SMOKED SALMON WITH LENTIL SALAD



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A simply stylish salad that will make an impressive dinner party starter this Christmas

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Starter

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

175g Puy lentils
1 shallot , finely chopped
1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
6 tbsp good olive oil
3 eggs
2 tbsp dill , chopped, plus extra fronds to garnish
12 slices smoked salmon

Steps:

  • Rinse the lentils, then put them in a pan and cover generously with water. Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 25-30 mins until tender. Drain well and leave to cool. Put the shallot in a bowl with the mustard, vinegar and seasoning. Mix well and whisk in the oil.
  • Put the eggs into a small pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 3 mins. Cool quickly under running cold water and peel off the shells. Put in a bowl of cold water until ready to serve.
  • Stir the dill into the dressing and pour it over the lentils. Spoon onto 6 plates, then halve the eggs and put one half on each plate with two slices of smoked salmon. Sprinkle with black pepper, scatter over a few dill fronds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 2.61 milligram of sodium

SALMON WITH SMOKED BACON AND LENTIL SALAD



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds lentils
1/2 pound smoked bacon
4 tablespoons chopped scallions
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 ounces whole grain mustard
4 ounces lemon juice
6 ounces olive oil, plus 2 ounces
4 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
6 (8-ounce) pieces of salmon

Steps:

  • Boil lentils for 25 minutes in salted water until tender cool and set aside. Saute bacon until crisp. Add scallions and garlic and saute until tender. Let cool then whisk in mustard, lemon juice and 6 ounces of olive oil. Fold dressing into lentils then add parsley, salt and pepper. Saute salmon in 2 ounces of olive until golden on each side and place in a preheated 400 degree oven until desired doneness about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve salmon on top of lentils.

SALMON WITH LENTILS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1/2 pound French green lentils (lentilles du Puy)
1/4 cup good olive oil, plus extra for salmon
2 cups chopped yellow onions
2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 1/2 cups chopped celery (4 stalks)
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (3 carrots)
1 1/2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, recipe follows, or good canned broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons good red wine vinegar
Four 8-ounce center-cut salmon fillets, skin removed
Three 5-pound chickens
3 large onions, unpeeled and quartered
6 carrots, unpeeled and halved
4 celery stalks with leaves, cut in thirds
4 parsnips, unpeeled and cut in half, optional
20 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
15 sprigs fresh thyme
20 sprigs fresh dill
1 head garlic, unpeeled and cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Place the lentils in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 15 minutes, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saute pan, add the onions, leeks, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the drained lentils, celery, carrots, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Add the vinegar and season, to taste.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • For the salmon, heat a dry oven-proof saute pan over high heat for 4 minutes. Meanwhile, rub both sides of the salmon fillets with olive oil and season the tops very liberally with salt and pepper. When the pan is very hot, place the salmon fillets seasoning-sides down in the pan and cook over medium heat without moving them for 2 minutes, until very browned. Turn the fillets and place the pan in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until the salmon is cooked rare. Spoon a mound of lentils on each plate and place a salmon fillet on top. Serve hot.
  • Place the chickens, onions, carrots, celery, parsnips, parsley, thyme, dill, garlic, salt, and peppercorns in a 16 to 20-quart stockpot with 7 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Skim the surface, as needed. Simmer uncovered for 4 hours. Strain the entire contents of the pot through a colander, discarding the chicken and vegetables, and chill. Discard the hardened fat, and then pack the broth in quart containers.

SMOKED SALMON AND LENTIL SALAD



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A luxurious twist on a wholesome and tasty lentil salad. Serve with fresh tomatoes, mesclun, and fresh bread.

Provided by Lynn Pennec

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Salmon Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups water
1 ½ cups dry lentils
1 bouquet garni
10 ounces smoked salmon, or more to taste
½ large red onion, minced
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine water, lentils, and bouquet garni in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are tender but still firm and there is only a little excess cooking liquid in the pan, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let lentils cool in the pan. Discard bouquet garni.
  • Cut salmon into small strips, no longer than 1/2 inch long. Place in a large bowl with onion and chives. Add cooled lentils.
  • Whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Add to the lentil mixture and stir until well combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate until flavors have blended, 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 23.9 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 636.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SALMON & PUY LENTIL SALAD WITH OLIVE DRESSING



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Use up leftover poached salmon in this stylish main-meal salad with punchy dressing

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Buffet, Lunch, Main course, Starter

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 26

85g Kalamata olives, stoned
5 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp chopped basil (or a dash of pesto)
1 tbsp small capers
200g fine green beans, halved
3-4 eggs (depending on how much salmon you have)
2 x 250g pouches cooked puy lentils
4 large tomatoes, deseeded and roughly chopped
175g-200g cooked leftover salmon, flaked into large chunks
good handful rocket leaves
85g Kalamata olives, stoned
5 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp chopped basil (or a dash of pesto)
1 tbsp small capers
200g fine green beans, halved
3-4 eggs (depending on how much salmon you have)
2 x 250g pouches cooked puy lentils
4 large tomatoes, deseeded and roughly chopped
175g-200g cooked leftover salmon, flaked into large chunks
good handful rocket leaves

Steps:

  • Chop half the olives (set the rest aside), then mix with the remaining dressing ingredients in a bowl.
  • Boil the green beans for 5 mins, then refresh under cold water. Put the eggs in cold water, bring to the boil, then cook for 5 mins. Cool, shell and halve or quarter.
  • Heat the lentils in the microwave for 2 mins per pack. Tip into a bowl and toss with the tomatoes, most of the dressing, the whole olives and green beans. Arrange eggs and salmon on top, scatter with the rocket and finish with remaining dressing. Serve with crusty bread.
  • Chop half the olives (set the rest aside), then mix with the remaining dressing ingredients in a bowl.
  • Boil the green beans for 5 mins, then refresh under cold water. Put the eggs in cold water, bring to the boil, then cook for 5 mins. Cool, shell and halve or quarter.
  • Heat the lentils in the microwave for 2 mins per pack. Tip into a bowl and toss with the tomatoes, most of the dressing, the whole olives and green beans. Arrange eggs and salmon on top, scatter with the rocket and finish with remaining dressing. Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 2.6 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Lentils: Lentils come in various types, like green, brown, and red. For this salad, opt for green or brown lentils, as they hold their shape well during cooking.
  • Cook Lentils Perfectly: Properly cooked lentils make a big difference. Follow the package instructions for cooking them, ensuring they're tender but not mushy.
  • Use Quality Smoked Salmon: The quality of smoked salmon can greatly impact the flavor of the salad. Look for high-quality, sustainably sourced smoked salmon for the best results.
  • Fresh Herbs and Vegetables: Use fresh and flavorful herbs like dill, chives, parsley, and cilantro. Fresh vegetables like cucumber, celery, and red onion add crunch and vibrancy.
  • Homemade Dressing: Making your own dressing for the salad allows you to control the flavors and adjust them to your preference. The recipe's lemon-dill dressing is light and tangy, perfectly complementing the salad.
  • Chill Before Serving: Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld and develop. This step also helps the lentils absorb the dressing better.

Conclusion:

This smoked salmon and lentil salad offers a delightful combination of flavors, textures, and colors. With tender lentils, smoky salmon, crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy lemon-dill dressing, it's a perfect dish for lunch, dinner, or even as a side dish at your next gathering. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, this salad is not only delicious but also nutritious. Experiment with different types of lentils, smoked salmon, and herbs to create your own variations of this flavorful and versatile salad.

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