Waldorf Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. rotini or corkscrew macaroni, uncooked
• 1-1/4 tsp. salt, divided
• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 3/4 tsp. poppy seeds
• 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/4 c. chopped black walnuts
• 1 large red delicious apple, peeled or unpeeled and chopped
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced, or 1/4 tsp. celery seed
• 1/2 (10-oz.) block cheddar cheese, cut into bite size pieces
• 3 Tbsp. seedless raisins
• 1 c. chopped cooked chicken (optional)