Block Party

Last night was the neighborhood block party, so when the invite said to bring a dish to pass, I immediately scoured my cookbooks for something yummy to make. It turns out, I didn't need any cookbook, being the creative vegan that I am! I invented this pasta salad and it turned out to be delicious! Here's what I threw in (no need for measurements): cooked spinach-flavored whole grain pasta (I like EDEN brand), artichoke hearts, black olives, celery, red and yellow bell pepper, red onion, white beans, and a simple vinaigrette: apple cider vinegar, olive oil, dried Italian herbs, and a touch of salt and maple syrup. You can use any ratio of vinegar to oil that you like, but I prefer about 2 tablespoons oil to 1/4-1/3 cup vinegar. This can also be made for one person or ten.
Of all the dishes spread out at the party, mine was definitely the most colorful and delicious-looking, not to mention the healthiest!