Mediterranean Pasta Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• red lentil pasta ½ lb
• olive oil 1 Tbsp
• red onion ½
• pine nuts 2 Tbsp
• tomatoes 2
• roasted red peppers 1 jar
• cucumber 1
• pitted olives 1 cup
• capers 1 Tbsp
• kidney beans 1 can
• basil 1 handful
• parsley 1 handful
• red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp
• pepper 1 tsp
• garlic 3 cloves

1. 1

   Cook red lentil pasta according to directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. 2

   Heat sauté pan on medium-high heat. Add olive oil , diced red onion , and pine nuts ; sauté for 2 minutes .
3. 3

   Chop tomatoes into medium-large pieces, then add to sauté pan and cook for 1 minute , or until onions are translucent and pine nuts begin to brown.
4. 4

   Remove from heat. In a large mixing bowl , add cooked pasta, sautéed mixture, roasted red peppers , diced cucumber , pitted olives , capers , kidney beans , basil , parsley , red wine vinegar , pepper , and garlic ; gently toss to mix well.
5. 5

   Options: Can add pesto, tempeh, tofu, spinach, green onion, or any other vegetable that can be eaten raw.