Warm Lentil and Ham Salad Recipe

Name: Warm Lentil and Ham Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 light-green celery ribs, finely diced; 2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 cup brown lentils, picked over; 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 3 cups water; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 3/4 pound thickly sliced smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup snipped chives

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 light-green celery ribs, finely diced
2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup brown lentils, picked over
2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
3 cups water
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound thickly sliced smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup snipped chives

1
In a large saucepan, melt the butter.
2
Add the onion, celery and carrots and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the lentils, stock and water and bring to a boil.
4
Simmer over moderate heat until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Add the ham and cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes.
7
Drain well and return the lentils and ham to the saucepan.
8
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mustard with the vinegar and garlic.
9
Whisk in the grapeseed and olive oils and season with salt and pepper.
10
Stir the dressing into the lentils and fold in the parsley and chives.
11
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 3 light-green celery ribs, finely diced, 2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Warm Lentil and Ham Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Warm Lentil and Ham Salad

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