Lentil Salad with Smoked Salmon is a harmonious blend of nutrients and flavors. Lentils, rich in fiber and protein, provide a velvety texture and a nourishing base to this salad. Smoked salmon, meanwhile, adds a touch of elegance with its tender flesh and delicately smoky taste. Together, they create a marriage of flavors that awakens the senses and delights the taste buds.
Ingredients:
For the salad:
– 200g green lentils
– 200g smoked salmon
– 1 red onion, thinly sliced
​​- 1 cucumber, diced
– 1 red pepper, diced
– 1 handful cherry tomatoes, halved
– A bunch of fresh parsley, chopped
– Salt and pepper to taste
For the dressing:
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
– Juice of 1 lemon
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Cook the lentils:
– Rinse the lentils in cold water to remove any impurities.
– In a saucepan, cover the lentils with cold water and bring to the boil.
– Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but still slightly firm.
– Drain the lentils and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking. Let them cool.
2. Prepare the vinaigrette:
– In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and Dijon mustard.
– Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
3. Prepare the salad ingredients:
– Cut the smoked salmon into strips or small pieces.
– In a large salad bowl, mix the cooked lentils, red onion, cucumber, red pepper, cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley.
– Add the smoked salmon to the salad bowl and mix gently to distribute all the ingredients.
4. Add the vinaigrette and season:
– Pour the vinaigrette over the lentil salad and mix gently to coat all the ingredients.
– Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your preference.
5. Refrigerate and marinate:
– Cover the salad bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, so that the flavors blend and the salad is nice and fresh.
6. Serve and enjoy:
– Remove the salad from the refrigerator and mix it gently before serving.
– Arrange on individual plates and garnish with additional sprigs of fresh parsley if desired.
Lentil Salad with Smoked Salmon is now ready to enjoy. Savor every bite of this luxurious combination of delicate flavors and satisfying textures. This is a refined dish that can be enjoyed as a starter or a light main course. Enjoy this culinary sensation and enjoy!
Bon appetit!