Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Lentil And Apple

• 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

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

dried lentils, water, pasta, tomatoes, scallions, apples, yellow pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil leaf, garlic, fresh parsley, salt, red pepper, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bow-tie-pasta-salad-with-lentil-and-apple-306770 (may not work)