Tunisian Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Tunisian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 8 oz. penne pasta; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 5 Tbs. fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 cup diced seedless cucumber; 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped (optional); 2 green onions, minced ( 1/4 cup); 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.); 1 lb. ripe cherry or teardrop tomatoes (yellow, red or a combination); 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

Salt
8 oz. penne pasta
2 Tbs. olive oil
5 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
1 cup diced seedless cucumber
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped (optional)
2 green onions, minced ( 1/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
1 lb. ripe cherry or teardrop tomatoes (yellow, red or a combination)
2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh parsley

1
Bring a large pot of water to boil.
2
When water boils, add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta, stirring to prevent sticking.
3
Cook pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice and cumin.
5
Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
6
Drain pasta; run under cold running water and drain again.
7
Transfer to large serving bowl.
8
Add cucumber, olives, green onions, garlic and tomatoes.
9
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
10
Serve at room temperature.

760

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 8 oz. penne pasta, 2 Tbs. olive oil, 5 Tbs. fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Tunisian Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tunisian Pasta Salad

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