Description
A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber Pasta Salad, perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, with a delightful blend of crunchy cucumbers and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., bowtie or rotini)
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (e.g., red wine or apple cider)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in your chosen pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Prepare the Veggies: While the pasta cools, dice the cucumber into bite-sized cubes, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and parsley.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and vinegar along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and parsley. Drizzle the dressing over the top, and toss gently until well combined.
- Chill and Serve: Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Adjust any seasoning as needed and serve in a large bowl.
Notes
Garnishing with extra parsley or a sprinkle of feta cheese adds a lovely presentation. This salad is versatile, allowing your creativity with different ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumber Pasta Salad, refreshing salad, summer salad, picnic recipe