Best Cucumberpasta Delight Recipes

KIM'S SUMMER CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

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This summery pasta salad recipe was given to me by my sister, Kim. It is my husband's favorite side of the summer! Enjoy!

Provided by mmihlbachler

Categories Salad Pasta Salad Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 ½ teaspoons dried dill
¾ cup white vinegar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse several times with cold water until pasta is cool.
Stir pasta, cucumber, onion, and dill in a salad bowl. Whisk vinegar, sugar, water, vegetable oil, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved. Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss lightly to coat with dressing. Let chill for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 171.4 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

CUCUMBER DILL PASTA SALAD

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There are lots of pasta salad recipes here but I don't see this particular variation. I love dill in most anything and combined with cucumbers and pasta, it's tart/creamy comfort food to me. For even more color & crunch, radishes could be added for another twist. You may need to adjust the mayo and sour cream amounts - I don't really measure it so I've guessed. I start with a large dollop of each then add till I get the texture and taste that I want. Update: Thanks to the first reviewer for finding my typo with the salt; it has been corrected.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories Onions

Time 1h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb shell pasta (or your favorite small shape)
1 bunch chopped green onion
2 cups diced cucumbers, unpeeled (1 -2 large)
1 cup low-fat mayonnaise (I think Miracle Whip would make it too tart but use if you like)
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper

Steps:

Cook shells per package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again.
In large bowl combine pasta with green onions and cucumbers.
In another bowl, blend together dressing ingredients, adding more or less of ingredients to get the right taste for you.
Toss dressing with pasta and refrigerate. Serve cold.
Note: If refrigerated for long, the cucumbers will "weep" and make the salad less than appealing. Plan to eat this within 2 hours of making.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.4, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 247.2, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 7

CUCUMBER SHELL SALAD

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Ranch dressing is the mild coating for this pleasant pasta salad alive with the fresh flavors of crunchy cucumber, onion and green peas. Someone always seems to want the recipe! -Paula Ishii, Ralston, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 cup ranch salad dressing

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, peas, cucumber and onion. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.