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Salads
Mediterranean
2 servings
15 minutes
Enjoy a fresh, nutritious, and flavorful Salmon, Lentil, and Grapefruit Salad! Tender Melissa's steamed lentils, flaky salmon, juicy Cocktail Grapefruit, and crisp mixed greens come together with red onion, creamy feta, and toasted almonds. Finished with a bright citrus-Dijon dressing, this protein-packed salad is perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.
1 cup Melissa’s steamed lentils
6 oz cooked salmon (grilled, baked, or poached), flaked
1 cocktail grapefruit, peeled and segmented
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or your choice)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
Dressing
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp grapefruit juice (from the segmented fruit)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste
Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, flaked salmon, grapefruit segments, red onion, mixed greens, and parsley.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top with crumbled feta and nuts
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