Cucumber Pasta Salad
A refreshing and light cucumber pasta salad perfect for warm days, combining tender pasta with crisp cucumbers and a tangy dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, tossing gently to combine.
- Fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For added protein, try mixing in grilled chicken or chickpeas. This salad is best served chilled and can be made a day ahead.
Find it online: https://delilita.com/cucumber-pasta-salad/