Ingredients
– 2 cups uncooked pasta (your choice: fusilli, penne, or rotini)
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
– ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
– ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
– ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
– ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Making Cucumber Pasta Salad is simple! Follow these easy steps to whip up this delicious dish:
1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and then the uncooked pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. Prep the Vegetables: While the pasta cooks, dice the cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion and parsley.
3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
5. Add Dressing: Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until well coated.
6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top and gently mix to combine.
7. Chill: For the best flavor, cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the ingredients to meld together beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 5g