Spicy Chickpea & Feta Pasta Salad

Mmm, this pasta salad kicks it up a notch.

1. boil pasta, drain, cool.

2. drain a can of chickpeas.

3. mix together 1/4 cup crumbled feta [low fat?] with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, a handful of fresh mint [middle eastern] or a teaspoon of oregano [greek] and add a pinch of red chili flakes for spice. cumin or turmeric can be added. 

4. OPTIONAL: cucumber, olives, tomato, zucchini, peppers

5. toss pasta with feta dressing and anything else. season with salt and pepper, serve cold.