SANDY'S CUCUMBER & TOMATO PASTA SALAD

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My mother is a wonderful cook. She makes this pasta salad that I LOVE! It is simple and easy to make. It is not one of those nasty pasta salads that you think of getting at a family reunion.

Provided by Jenn Da Bean

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h5m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 large cucumber, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1 (16 ounce) box small shell pasta
1 cup mayonnaise (Miracle Whip makes it too sweet)
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Rinse pasta under cold water till cool, Drain WELL!
  • Add chopped tomato, cucumber, and green onions.
  • Mix in mayo, salt, and pepper.
  • Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Serve cold.
  • My mother mentioned that sometimes she adds 2 tablespoons of flat leaf parsley, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and that she doesn't add the pepper till she is ready to eat it. I don't do any of that.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.7, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 114.4, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 4.4

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