Bowtie, Lentil, and Arugula Salad with Tomatoes and Red Onion — Three Many Cooks

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry lentils
• Salt
• 6 ounces (about 2½ cups) uncooked bowtie pasta
• 1 medium-large tomato, cut into small dice
• 1 medium-large carrot, peeled and grated
• ¼ medium red onion (about ½ cup) sliced thin
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 cups packed arugula (or other baby lettuces)
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar