Lebanese Pasta Salad

Ingredients: Pasta (penne, fusilli, etc.), cooked chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, fresh parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, sumac, salt, pepper.

Preparation:

1. Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions. Drain and let cool.
2. In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, cooked chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, diced red and green bell peppers, and chopped fresh parsley.
3. In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, sumac, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well to coat all the ingredients.
5. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
6. To serve, garnish the pasta salad with a few fresh parsley leaves.

This Lebanese pasta salad is refreshing and full of Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy your meal!