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Cucumber Pasta Salad

A refreshing and light pasta salad featuring crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or penne) cooked and cooled
  • 1 large cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and parsley.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or olives for extra flavor and texture.

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