White Bean Pasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette - Half Cup Habit

Ingredients

• 16 ounces pasta (dry cavatappi or elbow noodles)
• 1 small onion (red)
• 1 bundle asparagus (fresh)
• 1 quart tomatoes (cherry)
• 1 bundle chard (rainbow)
• 1 14 oz can white beans
• 2 cups peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup basil (finely shredded)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp mustard (Dijon)
• 1 tsp salt (sea)
• pepper (freshly cracked)
• feta cheese (or goat; optional for garnish)
• basil (shredded, optional for garnish)
• lemon juice (fresh; or zest, optional for garnish)