PASTA SALAD

INGREDIENTS:

Pasta	¾ cup
Cucumber	½ cup - chopped into cubes
Tomato	½ cup - chopped into cubes
Coriander leaves	3 tbsp – finely chopped
Chickpeas	1 cup cooked
Salt	As per taste
Black pepper powder	1 tsp
Chaat masala powder	1 tsp
Lemon juice	1 tbsp
Extra virgin Olive oil	1.5 tbsp

METHOD:

• Cook the pasta as per package instruction and drain the water out. Let the cooked pasta and chickpeas cool in a refrigerator for 30 mins.
• In a small jar, add salt, black pepper powder, chaat masala powder, lemon juice, and olive oil. Close the lid and shake vigorously.  The dressing is ready.
• In a large mixing bowl, add the pasta, chickpeas, chopped cucumber, tomatoes, coriander leaves and dressing. Toss and combine everything well so that the pasta and veggies are evenly coated with the dressing.
• Serve the pasta salad chilled and enjoy!

Note:  Chopped onions, toasted nuts such as walnuts, almond or pomegranate can also be added to the salad.