Sun-dried Tomato Pasta Salad - Half Cup Habit

Ingredients

• 8 oz pasta (red lentil)
• cucumber (diced)
• bell pepper (red; diced)
• onion (red; diced)
• 1 15 oz can chickpeas (drained)
• 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp oregano (dried)
• 2 tsps maple syrup
• feta cheese (for serving (optional, leave out to keep vegan))
• olives (sliced black, for serving (optional))