Best Kims Summer Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipes

COOL CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

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I got this recipe from a good friend of mine several years ago. I always make it when my cucumbers are ready in the summer. It has a sweet & tangy flavor and the longer you leave the onions and cucumber set in the dressing the more they soak up the great taste! As for servings, I've never really measured but it makes a large bowl full. We usually have enough for 2 meals. Try it for yourself!

Provided by Teachermomkim

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 ounces pasta (tube or shell)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (I usually use more!)
1 medium onion (thinly sliced or chopped)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
3/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
chopped tomato (optional)

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain & rinse pasta with cold water.
Place pasta in large bowl.
Add oil, cucumbers, onions, & tomatoes to bowl.
Mix remaining ingredients & pour over pasta & veggies & toss.
Cover & chill for 3-4 hours (I've served it with as little as an hour of chill time).
Stir before serving & enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 317.8, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 40, Protein 4.5

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.