Balsamic-Glazed Salmon with Lentils 



Ingredients

• Lentils

  • 1 slice ham, about 1/4-inch (1/2-cm) thick, diced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) whole-grain mustard
  • 3 1/2 cups (875 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) green du Puy lentils
  • 1 tomato, seeded and diced 

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh chives
  • Salt and pepper

• Salmon

  • 1 1/2 lb (675 g) skinless salmon fillets, cut into four steaks
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) white (preferably) balsamic vinegar