Pasta Salad – Healthy Start

Ingredients

• 3 cups of rotini (or other small pasta)
• 1 can (540 mL) chick peas drained
• About 4 cups fresh vegetables, chopped (any combination: carrot, celery, cucumber, tomato, peppers, broccoli, etc.)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated or cut into small cubes (optional)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice or vinegar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil (canola or olive oil)
• 1 tablespoon parsley, dried
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon (or 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped) garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper