TUNISIAN PASTA SALAD

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This pasta salad sounds very tasty. You can add mushrooms, or feta cheese or even canned tuna. I will try it soon. From Bigoven.com

Provided by Pesto lover

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

8 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt, to taste
1 cup cucumber, seeded and finely diced
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and coarsely chopped
2 scallions, sliced thinly
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

Cook pasta in boiling water with 1 tbsp salt until al dente. Drain and run cold water over it. Drain.
Dressing: Mix oil. lemon juice, cumin, peppers, garlic and salt to taste.
Add cucumber, olives, scallions, tomatoes and parsley to pasta. Pour dressing over it and toss well.
Serve at room temperature.

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