Cucumber Pasta Salad
This refreshing Cucumber Pasta Salad is the perfect light and flavorful dish for potlucks, picnics, or a quick weeknight meal. Crisp cucumbers, tender pasta, and a tangy dressing combine for a delightful taste of summer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (rotini, penne, or shells)
- 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cucumbers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, add grilled chicken or shrimp to the pasta salad.
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