Warm Lentil and Ham Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
• 1 cup brown lentils
• 1 medium onion
• ¼ cup snipped chives
• 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
• 3 light-green celery ribs
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• + 9 more ingredients
• • clove(s) 1 garlic
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¾ pound thickly sliced smoked ham
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil
  • 2 carrots

In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the onion, celery and carrots and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the lentils, stock and water and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes. Season with salt a...

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