Warm French Lentil Salad with Bacon & Herbs

green or French lentils

low-sodium or homemade chicken broth

salt, plus more to taste

Freshly ground black pepper

bacon (about 4 thick-cut slices), cut into small pieces

large shallots, cut in half and thinly sliced

garlic, minced

large sprigs rosemary, leaves stripped and minced

large leaves sage, minced

capers, roughly chopped

Italian parsley leaves, roughly chopped

extra-virgin olive oil

Dijon mustard

balsamic vinegar