Indian Pasta Salad

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

Preparation:

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