Bulk Barn - Pasta Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons salt, divided
• 4 cups (450g) small-shaped pasta (shells, bow-ties, fusilli etc.)
• 1 1/2 cups (285g) dried white navy beans
• 7 tablespoons (105mL) olive oil, divided
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed chili peppers (optional for a kick)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pint (about 300g) mixed cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced or quartered
• 2 stalks celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 1/2 red onion (about 60g), thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup (15g) fresh basil, chopped