Marinated French Lentil & Smoked Trout Salad

Name: Marinated French Lentil & Smoked Trout Salad
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: one 3 to 4 oz [85 to 115 g] tin smoked trout (such as trader joe’s, fishwife, cole’s, or jose gourmet), drained and flaked in a few large pieces; one 3 to 4 oz [85 to 115 g] tin smoked trout (such as trader joe’s, fishwife, cole’s, or jose gourmet), drained and flaked in a few large pieces; one 3 to 4 oz [85 to 115 g] tin smoked trout (such as trader joe’s, fishwife, cole’s, or jose gourmet), drained and flaked in a few large pieces; one 3 to 4 oz [85 to 115 g] tin smoked trout (such as trader joe’s, fishwife, cole’s, or jose gourmet), drained and flaked in a few large pieces; 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional); 1 tbsp olive oil; ¼ tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp red wine vinegar; 1 cup [200 g] french lentils; 3 tbsp my go-to vinaigrette; 1 bunch green onions, ends trimmed and any brown or dry outer layers removed; 8 oz [230 g] baby bella mushrooms, rubbed clean of dirt and thickly sliced; one 3 to 4 oz [85 to 115 g] tin smoked trout (such as trader joe’s, fishwife, cole’s, or jose gourmet), drained and flaked in a few large pieces

Preparation info

Serves
2

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Tin to Table

By Anna Hezel

Published 2023

About

Meal prep can be daunting. But nothing creates the illusion of sophistication and having your shit together like cooking a pot of lentils at the beginning of the week and marinating them in a French-ish, mustardy vinaigrette. With some smoky tinned trout and crispy mushrooms, this salad has become a deeply satisfying year-round standby.

Ingredients

1 cup [200 g] french lentils
3 tbsp my go-to vinaigret

Europe
France
Fish course
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Mediterranean

Method

Preheat the oven to 425°F [220°C].

Fill a medium pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the lentils, lower the heat, and simmer for about 25 minutes, until al dente. Drain and let cool until just slightly warm. Transfer to a medium bowl, toss them with the vinai