New Recipes Lentil Salad with Salmon and Gouda - ★Cooking Recipes★

If you are in a hurry, you can use canned green lentils and salmon. 1 cup (250 ml) of dried green lentils yields approximately 3 cups (750 ml) when cooked. Smoked salmon is a delicious alternative to cooked salmon.
Directions for: Lentil Salad with Salmon and Gouda

Ingredients

1 cup (250 ml) green lentils

1 lb(s) (450 g) Pacific salmon fillet

2 cup (500 ml) spinach, chopped

2 cup (500 ml) carrots, grated

cup (80 ml) raisins

cup (80 ml) sunflower seeds

1 Tbsp (15 ml) sunflower oil

2 Tbsp (30 ml) sodium-reduced soy or tamari sauce

1 tsp (510 ml) ginger, freshly chopped

1 cup (250 ml) Canadian Gouda, diced

1 Freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Cook lentils in a saucepan filled with salted boiling water for about 20 minutes or until tender.

2. Meanwhile, cook salmon in oven at 375oF (190oC) for 1215 minutes.

3. In a large bowl, mix remaining ingredients.

4. Rinse lentils under cold water to stop cooking, drain, and add to bowl.

5. Toss to thoroughly coat lentils with dressing.

6. Divide salad and serve topped with salmon.

Tips and Substitutions

Cheese alternatives: Canadian Havarti, Cheddar

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