Citrus Salmon & Avocado Lentil Salad

Name: Citrus Salmon & Avocado Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: ½ cup (100 g) lentils (black, green, or brown); ½ cup (100 g) lentils (black, green, or brown); ½ cup (100 g) lentils (black, green, or brown); ½ cup (100 g) lentils (black, green, or brown); 1½ cups (360 ml) water or low-sodium vegetable broth; 1½ cups (360 ml) water or low-sodium vegetable broth; 4 wild-caught, skinless salmon fillets (about 4 ounces, or 115 g, each); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon (20 g) pure honey; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic, minced; Salt and pepper, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste; 8 cups (240 g) baby spinach; 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced; 1 orange, peeled and segmented; 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented; ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
40 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

The trio of salmon, avocado, and lentils in this heart-healthy bowl offers hefty doses of quality fats, protein, and fiber while citrus fruits brighten the dish and boosts iron absorption from the spinach and lentils.

Ingredients

For the Lentils

½ cup (100 g) lentils (black, green, or brown)

Fish course
Pescatarian
Gluten-free

Method

Cook the Lentils

Rinse the lentils under cold water. Add to a medium saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender. Drain any excess liquid and set the lentils aside to cool.

Ingredients

For the Lentils

Method

Cook the Lentils

Bake the Salmon