Lentil Salad with Chorizo and Jamon Crisps

Gutsy, smoky, and wonderful, this salad is substantial enough for a light main course and perfect for parties. The best lentils for the job are the green French du Puy lentils or the Spanish pardina lentils, but regular brown lentils are also delicious. The tomatoes add a fresh counterpoint to the salad, and for this dish I prefer peeling them raw with a vegetable peeler rather than blanching them first, which tends to make them mushy. Choose tomatoes that aren’t overly ripe. You’ll need a