MAIN French Lentil Salad with Smoked Fish or Fire Roasted Tomatoes
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Yield 4-6 servings
This class French combination is a go-to for me. If you think you don't like smoked fish, think again! Not only is canned smoked fish so super healthy (think omega-3s and tons of calcium) but it is inexpensive and can be purchased in bulk when on sale.
It's delicious even for kids (start 'em early)! My children literally devour entire tins at a time!
Ingredients
2 cups WFM French lentils, rinsed and picked over
2 carrots, diced into pea-sized shapes
2 stalks celery, diced into pea-sized shapes
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp smoked sea salt
1 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp good quality olive oil
1-2 cans favorite smoked fish (sardines, trout, oysters)*
Dijon mustard, to taste
1 loaf or box of your Favorite bread or cracker (if using bread, sliced into rounds and toast into crostini)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan filled with water, bring to a boil and add lentils and cider vinegar. Cook for under 20 minutes or until al dente and not splitting apart.
- Add carrots and celery once you’ve removed the lentils from heat. Mix them in, cover pan and allow them to steam for 5 minutes.
- Drain lentils, carrots and celery, toss with sea salt, garlic powder and olive oil.
- Prepare crackers or bread and serve by smearing a small amount of mustard on crackers, then top with lentils and smoked fish. This dish would go well with any leftover greens and can also be made into a soup if desired simply by adding water and cooking to reheat.
Notes
*If vegan or vegetarian, substitute 1 small can of fire roasted tomatoes for a smoky, toothsome addition.
Courses dinner
Recipe by Vie at https://getvie.com/free-meal-plans/