Article: Green Lentil and Trofie Pasta Salad

Green Lentil and Trofie Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 cup, French Green Lentils
- 1/2 pound, Trofie pasta
- 1, shallot
- 1 bag, Asparagus Cuts - 4.4 oz of chopped and steamed asparagus
- 1 bag, Flame Roasted Red Peppers - about 2 roasted red bell peppers
- 1 cup, chopped green olives
- 1/4 cup, il Fustino Basil Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp, il Fustino Spanish Varietals EVOO
- 3 tbsp, il Fustino Casa Rangoni White Balsamic
- 1 tbsp, Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper - to taste
Directions:
In two separate pots, cook the lentils and trofie pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside to cool while you prepare everything else.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl whisk together the Basil olive oil, EVOO, balsamic, mustard and season to taste. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the prepared lentils, pasta, and chopped vegetables. Pour the dressing over the top and toss to coat.