This warm lentil salad is earthy, savoury and bright, with tender Puy lentils coated in a sharp Dijon-shallot vinaigrette and finished with smoky bacon lardons. It is simple, deeply satisfying and exactly the kind of unfussy French dish that tastes greater than the sum of its parts.

Tender, oregano-seasoned chicken is quickly seared and tossed with sweet onion, fragrant garlic, juicy tomatoes, and lightly wilted cos lettuce. A tangy mustard and red-wine vinegar dressing lifts the savory pan juices for a hearty salad that is ready in one skillet.