Crunchy Cucumber Pasta Salad
A refreshing salad with cucumbers and pasta, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh cucumbers
- Pasta (any shape you prefer)
- Juicy tomatoes
- Feta cheese
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or dill)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- Combine the chopped cucumbers, diced tomatoes, and crumbled feta in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Add the cooled pasta to the veggie and feta mixture, then drizzle with the dressing.
- Toss everything together until well combined, ensuring every morsel is coated in that delicious dressing.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for better flavor.
Notes
For best texture, try undercooking the pasta by one minute. Feel free to customize with different herbs or add-ins like avocado or chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg