Dijon Salmon with Puy Lentils
Estimated $7.68 recipe · $3.84 per serving (US / USD)
Roasted salmon over earthy Puy lentils with a light mustard dressing.
The recipe
Dijon Salmon with Puy Lentils
Roasted salmon over earthy Puy lentils with a light mustard dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 150g Puy lentils
- 1 carrot
- 1 shallot
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Fresh parsley
Estimated recipe cost
$7.68 for 2 servings · $3.84 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 2 salmon filletsPlanning assumption · $9.00 / 454 g · Assumes 150 g per item | $5.95 |
| 150g Puy lentilsPlanning assumption · $1.92 / 454 g · Uses 150g | $0.63 |
| 1 carrotRetail benchmark · $2.26 / 907 g · Retail reference · Assumes 80 g per item | $0.20 |
| 1 shallotRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 1 tbsp Dijon mustardPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 300 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.15 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| 1 tbsp red wine vinegarPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 500 ml · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.08 |
| Fresh parsleyPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $7.68 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Simmer the Puy lentils in plenty of water for 20–25 min until tender, then drain.
- Meanwhile roast the salmon at 200°C for 12–14 min.
- Finely dice the carrot and shallot and stir through the warm lentils.
- Whisk Dijon, olive oil and vinegar; toss with the lentils and top with salmon and parsley.
Recipe notes
Puy lentils add fibre and protein to keep you full for hours.
Estimated nutrition per serving
520 kcal · 40g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.