Vegan Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 small red onion
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 tsp white sugar
• 3 stalks celery
• 1 cup peas
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1 tbsp chopped chives
• 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 30 minutes)
• 12 ounes macaroni noodles (I used gluten free)
• 3/4-1 cup water (start with 3/4 cup, add more as needed)