Description
A refreshing pasta salad with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and a light dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and allow it to cool completely.
- Combine the cooled pasta, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Chill the salad before serving to enhance freshness. Consider adding bell peppers or zucchini for varied textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: light salad, cucumber pasta salad, refreshing summer dish
