Creamy Tahini Greek Pasta Salad

pasta, I used gluten free brown rice pasta

chickpeas, drained and rinsed (optional, but good for some extra protein)

small red pepper, chopped

cherry tomatoes, cut in half

chopped cucumber, I used a hothouse cucumber

kalamata olives, cut in half

thinly sliced red onion

chopped dill

Red pepper flakes,

tahini

water

Juice of one lemon, about 4 tablespoons

garlic, minced

salt