Ingredients

• 8 ounces pasta - $1.20
• 1 cup canned chickpeas or white beans, drained - $0.80
• 1 cucumber, chopped - $0.80
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes - $1.20
• 1/2 red onion or small regular onion, chopped finely - $0.40
• 2 tablespoons oil - $0.20
• 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice - $0.20
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder - $0.05
• 1/2 teaspoon salt - $0.05
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - $0.05
• Optional: chopped parsley or olives - $0.50

Estimated ingredient total: $5.00 to $5.50
Displayed website estimate: $8.90

Detailed Instructions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until just tender.
2. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cool water so it stops cooking.
3. While the pasta cools, chop the cucumber, tomatoes, and onion.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar or lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl.
6. Add the beans and chopped vegetables.
7. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
8. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
9. Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving if you want the flavors to blend more.