Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Lentil And Apple - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried lentils
3 cups water
8 ounces bow tie pasta, farfalle
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
4 scallions, chopped
2 apples, cored and diced
1 yellow pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, I prefer white balsamic
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

Place lentils and water in sauce pan and simmer over medium heat for 40-45 minutes, until tender. Drain and chill.
Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente - drain and rinse under cold water.
In a large bowl, combine lentils, pasta and remaining ingredients.
Chill for 1 hour to let flavors blend. Take out and let stand at room temperature before serving.
Enjoy!