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Lentil Tuna Salad

Servings

4

Serving size

about 2 cups
COOKING TIME
30 Minutes
CHILLING TIME
60 minutes

This recipe can be multiplied or divided by 2. This recipe makes very good leftovers.

Lentil Tuna Salad

Ingredients

2 cup Water
1 cup Black Lentils (Urad Dal)
2 Large stalk Celery, raw (diced)
1 Small Shallots, raw (minced)
1 large Yellow bell peppers (diced)
3 large Green onions (thinly sliced crosswise)
3 Tbsp., drained Capers
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
1/4 tsp. Salt
1 to taste Black pepper
1 3 ounces Canned no-salt added tuna fish in water (drained)

Instructions

Place the water in a large sauce pan over high heat and bring to a boil.

Add the lentils and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 25 minutes, until the water has evaporated and the lentils are tender.

Place the cooked lentils in a large mixing bowl.

Add the celery, shallot, yellow bell pepper, green onions, capers, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Mix until well blended.

Add the tuna and fold together until well blended.

Chill well before serving.

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Tomato and Endive Salad

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Traditional Carrot Salad

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Zucchini Salad

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

This recipe would be fine with green or red lentils, but the black lentils hold up really well in salads. Their firm texture and nutty flavor makes them a great complement to the canned tuna. You can use almost any veggies you like in this recipe – green or red peppers, diced zucchini or even some caramelized onion.

"Just because I am a chef doesn't mean I don't rely on fast recipes. Indeed, we all have moments when, pressed for time, we'll use a can of tuna and a tomato for a first course. It's a question of choosing the right recipes for the rest of the menu."

Jacques Pepin