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Cucumber Pasta Salad

A refreshing and light pasta salad featuring cucumbers, tomatoes, and a zesty dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne) cooked and cooled
  • 1 large cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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