Cucumber Pasta Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistible, this Cucumber Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer side dish that combines the crisp crunch of cucumbers with the tangy burst of cherry tomatoes and creamy feta cheese. Tossed with perfectly al dente pasta and a zesty homemade dressing made with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic, this salad is loaded with vibrant Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simple weekday meals. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully—a refreshing and flavorful twist on classic pasta salad that’s sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Penne pasta or rotini
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water to cool, and set aside.
Meanwhile, slice the cucumbers into thin half-moons and halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely dice the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top and gently mix one more time.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold and enjoy your refreshing cucumber pasta salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.5 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2673 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.6 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 738 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1351 mg | 29% | |
*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.
