Mediterranean Lentil Pasta Salad – Lentils.org

Mediterranean Lentil Pasta Salad

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May 6, 2016

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You had us at pasta salad! Flavours of the mediterranean and cooked green lentils make for the perfect summer side dish.

  • Prep: 25 Minutes
  • Cook: 10 Minutes

  • 25 Minutes

    10 Minutes

    35 Minutes

  • Yields: 6-8
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Directions

  1. Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil and cook pasta until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together cooked pasta, lentils, tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, artichokes, and olives.
  3. In a jam jar, add olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper, and shake well. Pour dressing over the salad and stir to combine.
  4. Stir in feta cheese and basil. Stir well and season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed.

Use any pasta shapes that you like - for example, rotini or farfalle work great!
Quick tip: Make this salad ahead of time and chill until ready to serve.

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

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 cup (250 mL)
Calories360
Sodium510 mg
Potassium288 mg
Protein13 g
Cholesterol5 mg
Sugar4 g
Total Fat18 g
Saturated Fat3.5 g
Total Carbohydrates36 g
Dietary Fiber6 g