Russian Pasta Salad

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

Preparation:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and let it cool.
2. In a bowl, mix diced potato, diced carrot, cooked peas, diced hard-boiled eggs, diced pickles, and diced ham (if using).
3. Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture in the bowl.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Mix all the ingredients well.
6. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

A harmonious blend of Russian tradition and Italian flavor, this Russian pasta salad is a burst of colors and flavors that will delight your taste buds with every bite.