COOL CUCUMBER PASTA

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People say this salad is crispy, sweet and refreshingly different. The crunchy cucumbers and tender pasta provide wonderful texture. -Jeanette Fuehring, Concordia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
3/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place pasta in a large bowl; stir in the oil, cucumbers and onion. , In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.