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