Salmon Lentil Salad Recipe

Put lentils in a small pot with enough water to just cover; cook on medium heat until tender 10 to 15 minutes. Set lentils aside to cool.

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Cook salmon under the preheated broiler until the fish flakes easily with a fork 5 to 7 minutes per side. Chop salmon and set aside to cool.

Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook bacon in skillet until crisp 7 to 10 minutes. Chop bacon and set aside to cool.

Mix cooled lentils salmon bacon red onion mozzarella and cucumber together in a large bowl.

Whisk balsamic vinegar olive oil garlic mustard salt and pepper together in a small bowl; drizzle over the lentil mixture and stir gently to coat.