Grilled Salmon Over Lentil Salad With Walnut Vinaigrette Recipe

Impress your taste buds with this healthy and delicious Grilled Salmon over Lentil Salad! Our recipe features a zesty Dijon mustard and herb marinade that unlocks the salmon's natural flavor, perfectly complemented by a creamy walnut vinaigrette dressing for the vibrant lentil salad. Packed with heart-healthy omega-3s from salmon, walnuts, and canola oil, this dish is as nutritious as it is stunning. Easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 1047.9 kcal
Protein 164g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grilled Salmon Over Lentil Salad With Walnut Vinaigrette

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How to Make Grilled Salmon Over Lentil Salad With Walnut Vinaigrette

  1. In medium bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients
  2. Place salmon in marinade and gently toss until thoroughly coated
  3. Place fish in resealable bag in refrigerator for at least 1 hour
  4. To make the vinaigrette: in plastic bowl or cup with fitted lid, combine all vinaigrette ingredients
  5. Shake until thoroughly mixed and emulsified
  6. Season with pepper
  7. Set aside
  8. To prepare the lentils: in 5-quart pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil
  9. Add lentils, garlic cloves, bay leaf, rosemary sprig, salt and pepper
  10. Cook lentils until just tender, about 30 minutes
  11. Strain in colander
  12. To complete the lentil salad: in large bowl, toss lentils, carrots, celery and red onions together
  13. Stir in enough vinaigrette, about 1 / 4 cup, to coat lentil mixture and store rest in refrigerator for up to one week
  14. Toss in fresh parsley and tarragon
  15. To grill the salmon: heat grill to 375 degrees, when its too hot to hold hand above coals for more than 5 seconds
  16. Spray grill rack lightly and cautiously with canola oil cooking spray, then carefully place salmon fillets on hot grill 2 inches apart
  17. Cook on each side 3-4 minutes at diagonal angle to grill rack for professional-looking grill marks
  18. To assemble: remove salmon from grill and serve over lentil salad
  19. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

30g

Carbs

15g