How to Make the Best Sautéed Lentils Chicken Hearty Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) dry green or brown lentils, rinsed
• 2 cups (480ml) chicken broth or water, for boiling lentils
• 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon (5g) salt, divided
• ½ teaspoon (2g) black pepper
• 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups (60g) mixed greens or arugula
• 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil for vinaigrette
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon (5g) Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon (5g) honey (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste