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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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, peel and slice the cucumbers into thin half-moon shapes. Halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion.
Step 4
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle with chopped fresh dill.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Step 8
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1655.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1545.0 |
| Total Fat 85.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g | |
| Cholesterol 100.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3694.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 159.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.4g | |
| Protein 44.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 18.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 762.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2178.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories