Mediterranean Lentil Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb (225 g) uncooked penne pasta
• 2 cups (500 mL) cooked green lentils
• 1 cup (250 mL) halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• half cucumber, diced
• 1 cup (250 mL) sliced canned artichokes
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced Kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3⅓cup (75 mL) red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
• 1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
• 1 cup (250 mL) crumbled Feta cheese
• 1 cup (250 mL) finely sliced fresh basil