Lentil Salad with Tuna/Salmon

I made this lentil salad for two reasons.  First, I wanted to cook with lentils because I never have!  Second, I am working again and need to cook dinners that I can eat the leftovers for lunch the next day.  I really enjoyed the lentil salad and it was very light and easy!  From my produce basket I used bell pepper, cucumber, and basil.  I used a can of tuna fish in this recipe, but you could also do it with salmon.  I did not put too much dressing on the salad because I wanted to keep it light.  It would have been good with a little bit more lemon juice and olive oil.  My fun little experiment with lentils turned out pretty well.  I will definitely try to cook with them again!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz of lentils
• 1 can tuna fish (mine was 5 oz)
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/4 cup bell pepper
• 1/4 cup cucumber
• juice of 1 lemon
• 4 T olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 5 basil leaves

1. Cook the lentils to the directions on the package.
2. Put lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl and whisk till mixed
3. Put the lentils in the bowl.
4. Add the fish.
5. Add the onion, bell pepper, cucumber and stir.
6. Add the dressing and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve on a plate topped with basil leaves.
8. Add any extra olive oil, lemon juice, salt, or pepper if needed.