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