Pasta and Edamame Salad

Thanks to this recipe I am now a big fan of Edamame!  If you haven't tried them give this a shot.  This is a simple and healthy salad.

3 cups frozen edamame or green peas, defrosted
3 cups cooked pasta (your choice but a smaller shell pasta works well)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white balsamic or white wine vinegar
zest of one lemon, finely grated
2 stalks of celery, diced finely
200g cherry tomatoes, quartered
150 g Harvarti or medium Cheddar cheese, diced finely (I used Balderson 5 year white cheddar - I get this from Costco and love it!)
1/3 cup fresh basil, sliced finely on the diagonal
Chili powder to taste (optional)

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together gently and season to taste.

Makes 6 servings