Rustic Warm Lentil Salad with Chicken & Serrano
This warm lentil salad is a filling and rustic summer dish that combines the earthy flavors of lentils with the savory notes of Serrano ham and chicken. Perfect for a light meal or as a side dish!
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, halved and very thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
- Handful flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 4 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2 tsp small capers, drained
- 250g pouch ready-cooked Puy lentils
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra
- 8 slices Serrano ham
- Meat from 2 cooked chicken breasts, torn into pieces
- 100g bag wild rocket
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the sliced onion with sherry vinegar, seasoning with salt and pepper. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until softened.
- In a separate large bowl, mix the chopped parsley, tomatoes, and drained capers.
- Rinse the lentils in boiling water, then drain them well. Add the lentils to the onion mixture, along with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and toss gently to combine.
- Transfer the lentil mixture to a large serving platter and top with the torn chicken, slices of Serrano ham, and a handful of wild rocket.
- Drizzle with additional olive oil and vinegar to taste, then serve warm.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 320 kcal, 3g fat, 7g saturates, 20g carbs, 2.3g sugars, 5g fibre, 35g protein, 0g salt.