Best 9 Curried Lentil Salmon Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a simple and flavorful meal that combines the richness of salmon with the earthy goodness of lentils? If so, then a curried lentil salmon salad is the perfect dish for you. This nutritious and delicious salad is packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, making it a great option for a healthy lunch or dinner. The combination of spices and herbs in the curry adds a vibrant flavor that will tantalize your taste buds, while the lentils provide a hearty base that will keep you feeling full and satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUICK LENTIL SALMON SALAD



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In this budget-friendly salmon recipe, canned salmon tops lentils, carrots and celery--ingredients you probably have on hand already. Fiber-rich lentils come in a variety of colors and they typically cook faster than dried beans, so they're a great choice for a fast weeknight dinner.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Canned Salmon Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup brown lentils
½ cup chopped red onion plus 1/4 cup thinly sliced, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 15-ounce can salmon, drained
1 cup carrot ribbons
1 cup sliced celery
4 lemon wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add lentils and chopped onion, reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer and cook until the lentils are just tender, 11 to 13 minutes. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, mash garlic and salt into a paste with the side of a chef's knife (or a fork). Transfer to a medium bowl and whisk in oil, vinegar, thyme and pepper.
  • Remove any skin and/or bones from salmon; flake the salmon into a large bowl. Add sliced onion, carrot and 3 tablespoons of the dressing; gently toss to coat. Add celery and the lentils to the remaining dressing; gently stir to combine. Divide the lentils among 4 bowls, top with the salmon salad and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 722.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

SALMON LENTIL SALAD



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A nice, filling salad that can be eaten warm or cold.

Provided by iamalthea

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Salmon Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup lentils, rinsed
1 cup water, or as needed to cover
1 salmon fillet
1 slice Black Forest-style bacon
¼ red onion, diced
5 small fresh mozzarella balls (boccaccini), cut into quarters
¼ cup diced cucumber, or to taste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put lentils in a small pot with enough water to just cover; cook on medium heat until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Set lentils aside to cool.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Cook salmon under the preheated broiler until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Chop salmon and set aside to cool.
  • Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook bacon in skillet until crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Chop bacon and set aside to cool.
  • Mix cooled lentils, salmon, bacon, red onion, mozzarella, and cucumber together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; drizzle over the lentil mixture and stir gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 15.1 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 271.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CURRIED LENTIL-SALMON SALAD



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This superfood salad combines omega-rich salmon, lentils, Greek yogurt, and a warming curry vinaigrette to create a nutritious and totally delicious weeknight meal.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 pound salmon fillet (1 1/4-inch thick), preferably wild, skin removed
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked lentils; or 1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 cups packed baby arugula
1 mini cucumber, sliced (3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Stir together 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and honey in a large, shallow dish. Add fish; turn to coat. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, curry, remaining 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and honey, and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place fish on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Let cool slightly, then flake into large pieces. Toss lentils and scallion with half of dressing; season with salt and pepper. Spread yogurt evenly among 4 plates. Top with lentil mixture, arugula, and cucumber. Top with salmon and drizzle with remaining dressing; serve.

CURRIED SALMON PASTA SALAD



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A delicious salmon pasta salad is tossed with a vibrant dressing in this great dish featuring all the food groups!

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Salmon Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dry pasta, such as macaroni or small shells
8 ounces cooked, skinned salmon
½ cup minced red or yellow onion
1 cup diced celery
1 medium red apple, diced
½ cup chopped walnuts or dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts
1 (6 ounce) container fat-free yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta per package directions; drain and rinse. In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss. Refrigerate, or serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 208.4 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

BROILED SALMON OVER LENTIL SALAD



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Four 6-ounce salmon fillets, 1 to 1 1/2-inches thick
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
1 cup lentils, cooked according to package directions
1/2 cup toasted and chopped pecans
1/3 cup halved sugar snap peas, ends removed
4 scallions, diced
2 medium avocados, diced
Juice of 1 lemon
1 red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • For the honey vinaigrette: Add the rice wine vinegar, Dijon, honey, salt, pepper and garlic to a food processor or blender and pulse. Slowly blend while adding the oil in a steady stream. Remove 1/4 cup of the dressing for the salmon, reserving the rest for the salad.
  • For the salmon: Preheat the broiler to high and adjust the oven rack 6 inches from the broiler. Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the salmon skin-side down on a foil-lined sheet tray. Broil the salmon 6 inches from the heat 10 to 12 minutes, then brush with the reserved dressing.
  • For the lentil salad: Toss together the cooked lentils, pecans, sugar snap peas, scallions, avocados, lemon juice and red pepper. Dress the salad just before serving.
  • Serve the broiled salmon over the lentil salad.

SALMON WITH CURRIED LENTILS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons hot paprika
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red lentils, rinsed
Kosher salt
Juice of 1 lemon
4 6-ounce center-cut salmon fillets
5 cups baby arugula (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, shallot, curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon paprika; cook, stirring often, until the shallot is soft, about 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and cook until slightly softened, 2 minutes. Add the lentils, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 1/2 cups water; increase the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Partially cover and cook, stirring often and adjusting the heat to maintain a simmer, until the lentils are tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover and simmer until thick, 5 to 10 more minutes. Add lemon juice and salt to taste.
  • Preheat the broiler. Put the salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet, skin-side down. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1 teaspoon paprika and broil until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Toss the arugula with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt and lemon juice to taste. Serve with the lentils and salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 97 milligrams, Sodium 617 milligrams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 45 grams

CURRIED LENTIL SALAD WITH CAPERS & CURRANTS RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Curried Lentil Salad With Capers & Currants Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by mahto

Number Of Ingredients 24

For the dressing:
2 1/4 cups (1 lb.) Du Puy lentils
1/4 medium red onion, finely diced
1 cup dried currants (you could also use raisins or other dried fruit and chop them up finely)
1/3 cup capers
Fresh herbs, chopped (parsley, cilantro, basil or mint) to taste
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
1 medium bell pepper, seeds and stem removed and diced
1 clove of garlic, peeled
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup cold pressed, extra virgin organic olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 Tbsp strong mustard
2 tsps sea salt
2 tsps freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse the lentils well and pick through them to remove any dirt or bits of rock. Drain them, then put them in a pot with the garlic clove and the bay leaf and cover with 3-4 inches of water. Cover and bring to a boil then turn the heat down and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes. You should start testing the lentils for doneness at around 15 minutes in, just in case, since you don't want to overcook them - mushy lentils are just not as appealing as toothsome ones. 2. While the lentils are simmering, make the dressing by placing all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously to combine. If you don't have all the spices, don't despair, it will probably still taste good with just some of them - for my money, the cumin and coriander are the most important ones to include. 3. Dice up the onion (very fine) and chop up your veggies and herbs, trying to get the vegetables cut to roughly the same size. If you're using raisins instead of currants, I'd chop them up a bit and you can do the same with the capers if you have large ones. 4. When the lentils are finished, take the pot off the heat, drain it and fill with cold water to stop the lentils from continuing to cook (and getting mushy). After a few minutes, drain the water out and pour the lentils into a serving bowl and toss with the dressing. Add the onions, herbs, veggies, currants and capers (and any other ingredients you've chosen to add) and serve. this tastes even better the next day so you can definitely make it ahead of time and just keep it covered in the fridge. Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/curried-lentil-salad.html#ixzz2q78w2EPp

CURRIED LENTIL, WILD RICE AND ORZO SALAD



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Make and share this Curried Lentil, Wild Rice and Orzo Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup wild rice (125 mL)
2/3 cup green lentils (150 mL) or 2/3 cup brown lentils (150 mL)
1/2 cup orzo pasta (125 mL)
1/2 cup currants (125 mL) or 1/2 cup raisins (125 mL)
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (50 mL)
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted (75 mL)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar (50 mL)
1 teaspoon ground cumin (5 mL)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (5 mL)
1/2 teaspoon sugar (2 mL)
1/2 teaspoon salt (2 mL)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander (2 mL)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric (1 mL)
1/4 teaspoon paprika (1 mL)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (1 mL)
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch clove
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/3 cup canola oil (75 mL) or 1/3 cup vegetable oil (75 mL)

Steps:

  • In large pot of boiling salted water, cover and cook wild rice for 10 minutes.
  • Add lentils; boil for 20 minutes. Add orzo; cook just until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and transfer to large bowl. Add currants and onion.
  • Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, cumin, mustard, sugar, salt, coriander, turmeric, paprika, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and cayenne; whisk in oil. Pour over rice mixture and toss gently.
  • Let cool; cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.) To serve, sprinkle salad with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 104, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 5, Protein 5.6

COLOURFUL CURRIED LENTIL SALAD



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Make and share this Colourful Curried Lentil Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Thursdaynight cook

Categories     Lentil

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (540 g) can green lentils (rinsed and drained)
1 red pepper (Finely chopped)
2 -3 green onions (chopped)
1/2 cup dried currant
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves

Steps:

  • Put the lentils, peppers, onions and currants into a bowl.
  • In another bowl mix the remaining ingredients to make a dressing.
  • Pour the dressing onto the lentils and stir.
  • Allow time for the flavours to mature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 12.5, Carbohydrate 64.9, Fiber 28.9, Sugar 10.9, Protein 24.1

Tips:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all of your ingredients are prepped and ready to go. This will help you save time and ensure that your salad comes together quickly and easily.
  • Cook the Salmon Perfectly: Salmon is a delicate fish, so it's important to cook it carefully. For best results, cook the salmon over medium heat until it is cooked through but still moist. This will help to preserve the salmon's flavor and texture.
  • Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs add a bright, flavorful touch to this salad. If you can, use fresh herbs such as cilantro, parsley, or dill. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can also use dried herbs, but be sure to use less since they are more concentrated.
  • Make the Curry Dressing Ahead of Time: The curry dressing for this salad can be made ahead of time, which can save you time on busy weeknights. Simply whisk together the ingredients in a jar or bowl and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • Serve the Salad Immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The curry dressing will start to break down over time, so it's important to enjoy the salad while it's fresh.

Conclusion:

Curried lentil salmon salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover salmon. With its flavorful curry dressing, tender lentils, and flaky salmon, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad recipe, give curried lentil salmon salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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