Cool Cucumber Pasta Salad
Refreshing, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Cool Cucumber Pasta Salad is the ultimate warm-weather dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Featuring tender al dente pasta, crisp cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy crumbles of feta cheese, this salad is elevated with the fragrant touch of fresh dill. A light, zesty dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of honey ties all the ingredients together for a perfectly balanced bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this chilled pasta salad is ideal for summer picnics, barbecues, or a quick lunch that’s sure to impress. Pair it with grilled chicken or enjoy it as a refreshing vegetarian option—either way, this recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Penne or rotini pasta
- 2 large Cucumber
- 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 4 ounces Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta quickly. Set aside to drain completely.
While the pasta cooks, peel and slice the cucumbers into thin half-moon shapes. Halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle with chopped fresh dill.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.7 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.8 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 3695 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.3 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 44.0 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 762 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2178 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
