MARINATED CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

Marinated Cucumber Pasta Salad image

The sweet-and-sour dressing in this recipe is a nice change of pace from more traditional varieties. My nursing supervisor shared the recipe with me...and I'm glad she did!-Sue Dorrance, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) mostaccioli
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
6 green onions, chopped
MARINADE:
1 cup sugar
1 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook mostaccioli according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the mostaccioli, cucumber and onions., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the marinade ingredients; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges