Salmon Lentil Salad

Ingredients (13)

• + ½ cup lentils, rinsed add to pantry
• + 1 cup water, or as needed to cover add to pantry
• + 1 salmon fillet add to pantry
• + 1 slice Black Forest-style bacon add to pantry
• + ¼ red onion, diced add to pantry
• + 5 small fresh mozzarella balls (boccaccini), cut into quarters add to pantry
• + ¼ cup diced cucumber, or to taste add to pantry
• ✓ 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• + 2 tablespoons olive oil add to pantry
• ✓ 1 clove garlic, minced
• + 1 teaspoon mustard add to pantry
• + salt and ground black pepper to taste add to pantry
• ✓ salt and ground black pepper to taste