Salmon, Lentils with a Chive & Yogurt Dressing
This recipe was a favourite amongst my friends. I cant remember where it came from but it is a staple in our household.
Serves 2
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
2 x 200g salmon fillets, skin on
400g can brown lentils, drained, rinsed
150g baby spinach
1/2 lime, juiced
Dressing
1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp caster sugar
1/2 lime, juiced
1/4 cup natural yogurt
2 tbsp chopped chives
Method
Make dressing by whisking all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
Preheat oven to 220C. Use half olive oil to brush both sides of the salmon. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat a non stick frying pan over high heat. Cook skin side up for 1 minute and then turn and cook for 3 minutes or until skin is crisp. Transfer to a baking tray. Bake salmon for 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the rest of the oil to the pan add the lentils and stir for 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and spinach; stir until wilted.
Spoon lentil mixture on to plates, top with salmon, drizzle over dressing. Serve with a variety of steamed vegetables.
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