Chinese Pasta Salad

Ingredients: Pasta (penne, fusilli, etc.), cucumber, tomato, red onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, pepper.

Preparation:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and let cool.
2. In a bowl, mix the diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro.
3. Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture in the bowl.
4. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and gently toss to coat all the ingredients. Serve chilled.