Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 16 ounces dried fusilli (or farfalle pasta)
• 1/2 cup red onion (, diced small or thinly sliced)
• 1 large English cucumber (, sliced in half moons or triangles)
• 1 pint grape tomatoes (, halved)
• 2/3 cup kalamata olives (, halved or left whole)
• 14 ounces canned artichoke hearts (, drained and quartered)
• 1/2 cup chopped basil (or parsley)
• 1/2 cup vegan feta ((see note for sub))
• 1/4 cup pine nuts ((optional))
• 1/2 cup olive oil (, extra virgin)
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup ((or preferred sweetener))
• 2-3 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic ((or 1 clove fresh, minced))
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (, more to taste)
• Fresh-cracked pepper (, to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ((optional))

Nutrition (per serving)