Best Rotini Cucumber Salad Recipes

ROTINI SALAD

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What a fantastic pasta salad for any time of the year - This is one that I prepare quite often and especially when we have company coming. Quite often I just half it for just hubby and I, simply delicious!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (900 g) package small rotini pasta, cooked and cooled
2 ripe tomatoes, cut up
1 onion, cut up
1/2 green pepper, cubed
1/2 cucumber, seeded, and cubed
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup salad oil
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 dash pepper

Steps:

Place rotini, cut up tomatoes, onion, green pepper, and cucumber in a large. bowl, set aside.
In a saucepan, add sugar, salad oil, ketchup, vinegar, salt, paprika and pepper.Heat until sugar dissolved, and blend well,
When the sauce cools, pour over veggies, and refrigerate for an hour. Serves 8-10.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 265.3, Carbohydrate 98.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 14.5, Protein 15.4

RAINBOW ROTINI SALAD

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This is a standard for potlucks, and it makes a nice big salad that tastes great!

Provided by Sue H.

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package colored rotini pasta
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 large cucumber, chopped
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
1 cup black olives, pitted and sliced

Steps:

Bring 4 quarts of water to a rapid boil (2 teaspoons of salt can be added, optional). Add rotini. Return water to rapid boil and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse in cold water.
Combine cooked pasta with tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, cucumber, broccoli, mushrooms, olives and Italian salad dressing. Cover and chill. Toss salad before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 622.6 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

THE BEST HOMEMADE PASTA SALAD RECIPE

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This pasta salad is perfect for parties, barbecues and potlucks! It is easy to make and tastes delicious.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories Salad

Time 2h28m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

12 ounces tri-color rotini pasta (1 package)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
1 medium cucumber (diced)
4.5 ounces sliced black olives (2 (2.25 ounce cans), drained)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
8 ounces pepperoni (1 package, cut into fourths)
8 ounces Colby Jack Cheese (1 package, cubed)
1 red onion (minced)
16 ounces Italian dressing (1 bottle)

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente.
Drain pasta and rinse in cold water.
Toss cold pasta with remaining ingredients until well combined.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 992 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPRING GREEK PASTA SALAD

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For a light meal, we toss rotini pasta with cucumber, zucchini and sweet peppers. Make this cucumber pasta salad into a main dish by adding grilled chicken. -Christine Schenher, Exeter, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

4 cups veggie rotini or other spiral pasta (about 12 ounces)
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon water
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried oregano
SALAD:
3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup sliced pitted Greek olives, optional
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, water, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in oregano., In a large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables and, if desired, olives. Add vinaigrette and cheese; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AVOCADO CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

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This is the best pasta salad I have had. A friend at work gave me the recipe and I always get compliments whenever I make it.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h38m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and diced
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
½ cup Italian dressing, or more to taste
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 avocado, diced
1 squeeze lemon juice

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
Mix rotini pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, Italian dressing, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Chill until flavors combine, about 1 hour.
Toss avocado with lemon juice in a bowl. Mix into the pasta salad before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 466.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g